Cannon County, Tennessee
Cannon County, Tennessee
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County | |
| Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Founded | January 31, 1836 |
| County seat | Woodbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 266 sq mi (690 km2) |
| • Land | 266 sq mi (690 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 14,213 |
| • Density | 53/sq mi (21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 |
Cannon County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,213. Its county seat is Woodbury. The county was established on January 31, 1836, and named for Newton Cannon, the governor of Tennessee at the time.
History[edit | edit source]
Cannon County was formed in 1836 from parts of Rutherford, Smith, and Warren counties. The county is named in honor of Newton Cannon, who served as the governor of Tennessee from 1835 to 1839.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 266 square miles (690 km²), of which 266 square miles (690 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km²) (0.08%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- DeKalb County (north)
- Warren County (east)
- Coffee County (south)
- Rutherford County (west)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 14,213 people, 5,500 households, and 3,800 families residing in the county. The population density was 53.4 people per square mile (20.6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Town[edit | edit source]
- Woodbury (county seat)
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Education[edit | edit source]
Cannon County is served by the Cannon County School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and Cannon County High School.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Cannon County is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and small businesses. The county is known for its arts and crafts community, particularly in the town of Woodbury.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Newton Cannon, the county's namesake and former governor of Tennessee.
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in Tennessee
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Cannon County, Tennessee
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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