Bledsoe County, Tennessee
Bledsoe County, Tennessee is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,064. Its county seat is Pikeville. The county was formed in 1807 and named after Anthony Bledsoe, a soldier in the Revolutionary War and an early settler of the area.
History[edit | edit source]
Bledsoe County was established in 1807 from parts of Roane County and Overton County. The county is named in honor of Anthony Bledsoe, who was killed by Native Americans in 1788. The area was originally inhabited by the Cherokee people before European settlers arrived.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 407 square miles (1,050 km²), of which 406 square miles (1,050 km²) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) (0.3%) is water. The county is part of the Cumberland Plateau and features a mix of mountainous terrain and fertile valleys.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Cumberland County (north)
- Rhea County (east)
- Sequatchie County (south)
- Van Buren County (west)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 15,064 people, 5,678 households, and 3,982 families residing in the county. The population density was 37 people per square mile (14/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of African American, Native American, and other races.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Bledsoe County is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county has a rich history of farming, particularly in the production of corn, soybeans, and livestock. In recent years, there has been growth in small manufacturing businesses and tourism, particularly related to the natural beauty of the Cumberland Plateau.
Education[edit | edit source]
Bledsoe County is served by the Bledsoe County School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and Bledsoe County High School. The county also has access to higher education institutions in nearby counties, including Chattanooga State Community College and Tennessee Technological University.
Communities[edit | edit source]
City[edit | edit source]
- Pikeville (county seat)
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- James B. Frazier, Governor of Tennessee from 1903 to 1905.
- John B. Frazier, U.S. Senator from Tennessee.
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Bledsoe County, Tennessee
- List of counties in Tennessee
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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