Clay County, Tennessee
County in Tennessee, United States
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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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- Dale Hollow Lake (part)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
City[edit | edit source]
- Celina (county seat)
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Education[edit | edit source]
Clay County is served by the Clay County School District, which includes Celina K-8 School and Clay County High School.
Economy[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- Cordell Hull, Secretary of State under Franklin D. Roosevelt and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Clay County, Tennessee
- List of counties in Tennessee
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