Horse Creek (also Horsecreek) is an

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in southeastern Greene County,

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. Horse Creek is located southeast of

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. Horse Creek is the location of Horse Creek Recreation Area, a

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recreation area.

2011 Tornado

Horse Creek along with Camp Creek were hit with 2 EF-3 tornadoes on April 27, 2011.

Notable people

* Christian Burgner ( 1811-1886 ) Master cabinet maker and wood worker. Born in Horse Creek September, 13. Son of Peter Burgner ( 1773-1824 ). Christian married Malinda Elizabeth Fullen ( 1822-1901 ). They had 10 children. * John Calvin Burgner ( 1797-1863 ) Master Cabinet maker and woodworker. Brother of Christian Burgner. Born in Woodstock, Virginia October, 30.

References

Unincorporated communities in Tennessee Unincorporated communities in Greene County, Tennessee {{GreeneCountyTN-geo-stub