Campbell County, Tennessee
Campbell County | |
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| Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
 Tennessee's location within the U.S. | |
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| Country |  United States
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| State |  Tennessee |
| Founded | September 11, 1806 |
| Seat | Jacksboro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 498 sq mi (1,290 km2) |
| • Land | 480 sq mi (1,200 km2) |
| • Water | 18 sq mi (50 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 39,885 |
| • Density | 80/sq mi (31/km2) |
| Website | [[1] www |
Campbell County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 39,885. Its county seat is Jacksboro. The county was formed in 1806 from parts of Anderson and Claiborne counties and named in honor of Colonel Arthur Campbell, a Revolutionary War soldier.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 498 square miles (1,290 km²), of which 480 square miles (1,240 km²) is land and 18 square miles (47 km²) (3.6%) is water. The county is part of the Cumberland Plateau and is characterized by its mountainous terrain.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Whitley County, Kentucky (north)
- Claiborne County, Tennessee (east)
- Union County, Tennessee (southeast)
- Anderson County, Tennessee (south)
- Scott County, Tennessee (west)
- McCreary County, Kentucky (northwest)
National protected areas[edit | edit source]
- Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (part)
- Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (part)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 39,885 people, 16,000 households, and 11,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 83 people per square mile (32/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.5% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
Communities[edit | edit source]
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Education[edit | edit source]
Campbell County is served by the Campbell County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Major highways that run through Campbell County include Interstate 75, U.S. Route 25W, and State Route 63.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Howard Baker, former U.S. Senator and White House Chief of Staff
- Carl Stiner, retired U.S. Army General
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Campbell County, Tennessee
- List of counties in Tennessee
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