Fayette County, Tennessee

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Fayette County
U.S. county
County of Fayette
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Coordinates:
Country	United States
Seat	Somerville
Area
• Total	706 sq mi (1,830 km2)
• Land	705 sq mi (1,830 km2)
• Water	1.2 sq mi (3 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	41,991
• Density	59/sq mi (23/km2)

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Fayette County is a county located in the state of Tennessee, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 41,991. The county seat is Somerville. The county was named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

History

Fayette County was established in 1824. The county has a rich history, including its role in the American Civil War and its agricultural development. The county's economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, particularly cotton farming.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 706 square miles (1,830 km²), of which 705 square miles (1,830 km²) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) (0.2%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Haywood County (north)
• Hardeman County (east)
• Benton County, Mississippi (southeast)
• Marshall County, Mississippi (south)
• Shelby County (west)
• Tipton County (northwest)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 41,991 people, 15,000 households, and 11,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 59.6 people per square mile (23/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 63.5% White, 33.0% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

Communities

Cities

• Gallaway
• La Grange
• Moscow
• Oakland
• Piperton
• Rossville
• Somerville (county seat)
• Williston

Towns

• Braden

Unincorporated communities

• Hickory Withe
• Laconia
• Macons
• Macon
• Warren

Education

Fayette County is served by the Fayette County Public Schools system, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools.

Notable people

• John S. Wilder, former Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee
• Bill Dance, professional fisherman and television host

See also

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

External links

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