Clay County, Tennessee

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Clay County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
Founded	1870
Seat	Celina
Area
• Total	259 sq mi (670 km2)
• Land	237 sq mi (610 km2)
• Water	22 sq mi (60 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	7,515
• Density	31.7/sq mi (12.2/km2)

Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,515. Its county seat and largest city is Celina. The county was established in 1870 and named in honor of Henry Clay, a prominent American statesman and Secretary of State.

History

Clay County was formed from parts of Jackson and Overton counties in 1870. The county is named after Henry Clay, a notable American statesman known for his efforts in the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 259 square miles (670 km²), of which 237 square miles (610 km²) is land and 22 square miles (57 km²) (8.5%) is water. The county is located in the northern part of Tennessee and is bordered by Kentucky to the north.

Adjacent counties

• Monroe County, Kentucky (north)
• Cumberland County, Kentucky (northeast)
• Pickett County, Tennessee (east)
• Overton County, Tennessee (southeast)
• Jackson County, Tennessee (south)
• Macon County, Tennessee (west)

National protected area

• Dale Hollow Lake (part)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 7,515 people, 3,200 households, and 2,100 families residing in the county. The population density was 31.7 people per square mile (12.2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.

Communities

City

• Celina (county seat)

Unincorporated communities

• Butlers Landing
• Free Hill
• Moss

Education

Clay County is served by the Clay County School District, which includes Celina K-8 School and Clay County High School.

Economy

The economy of Clay County is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The presence of Dale Hollow Lake contributes significantly to the local tourism industry.

Notable people

• Cordell Hull, Secretary of State under Franklin D. Roosevelt and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Clay County, Tennessee
• List of counties in Tennessee

External links

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