In 1943, Oak Ridge was created as the residential center for the
Clinton Engineering Works. Located on the northeast comer of a
59,000-acre reservation acquired by the government in 1942, the
community was designed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill,
Architects. In 1945, Oak Ridge reached a peak population of
75,000. On January I, 1947, the Atomic Energy Commission
assumed control of the community. In 1959, Oak Ridge became
an incorporated municipality.
TN 58, Oak Ridge Turnpike, west end of town. Anderson County Tennessee
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