Grundy County, Tennessee
Grundy County, Tennessee | |
|---|---|
County | |
| Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Founded | 1844 |
| Named for | Felix Grundy |
| County seat | Altamont |
| Area | |
| • Total | 361 sq mi (930 km2) |
| • Land | 361 sq mi (930 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 13,703 |
| • Density | 38/sq mi (15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 |
Grundy County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,703. Its county seat is Altamont. The county was founded in 1844 and named in honor of Felix Grundy, a U.S. Congressman and Senator from Tennessee.
History[edit | edit source]
Grundy County was established in 1844 from parts of Coffee, Marion, and Warren counties. The county is named after Felix Grundy, a prominent 19th-century American politician and jurist.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 361 square miles (930 km²), of which 361 square miles (930 km²) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²) (0.1%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Warren County (north)
- Sequatchie County (east)
- Marion County (south)
- Franklin County (southwest)
- Coffee County (west)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 13,703 people, 5,500 households, and 3,800 families residing in the county. The population density was 38 people per square mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Cities[edit | edit source]
- Coalmont
- Gruetli-Laager
- Monteagle (partly in Marion and Franklin counties)
- Palmer
- Tracy City
Towns[edit | edit source]
- Altamont (county seat)
- Beersheba Springs
Education[edit | edit source]
Grundy County is served by the Grundy County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Felix Grundy, namesake of the county, was a U.S. Congressman and Senator from Tennessee.
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Grundy County, Tennessee
- List of counties in Tennessee
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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