Carroll County, Tennessee
Carroll County, Tennessee
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County | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Founded | November 7, 1821 |
| Named for | William Carroll |
| County seat | Huntingdon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 600 sq mi (2,000 km2) |
| • Land | 599 sq mi (1,550 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 28,000 |
| • Density | 47/sq mi (18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 |
Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was approximately 28,000. Its county seat is Huntingdon, and its largest city is McKenzie. The county was established on November 7, 1821, and named in honor of William Carroll, the Governor of Tennessee at the time.
History[edit | edit source]
Carroll County was created by an act of the Tennessee General Assembly on November 7, 1821. The county was named after William Carroll, who served as the Governor of Tennessee. The area was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Chickasaw.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Carroll County covers a total area of approximately 600 square miles, of which 599 square miles is land and 1.2 square miles is water. The county is part of the Jackson Purchase and is characterized by its rolling hills and fertile plains.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, Carroll County had a population of around 28,000 people. The population density was 47 people per square mile. The county has a diverse demographic composition, with a mix of urban and rural communities.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Carroll County is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and retail trade. The county is known for its production of crops such as soybeans, corn, and cotton. Additionally, there are several manufacturing plants and small businesses that contribute to the local economy.
Education[edit | edit source]
Carroll County is served by several public school districts, including the Huntingdon Special School District and the McKenzie Special School District. Higher education is provided by institutions such as Bethel University in McKenzie.
Government[edit | edit source]
Carroll County is governed by a county mayor and a board of county commissioners. The county government is responsible for providing various services, including law enforcement, public health, and infrastructure maintenance.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Cities[edit | edit source]
Towns[edit | edit source]
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Gordon Browning, former Governor of Tennessee
- Patricia Head Summitt, legendary women's basketball coach
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Tennessee
- Huntingdon, Tennessee
- McKenzie, Tennessee
- William Carroll (Tennessee politician)
- Jackson Purchase
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