Hawkins County, Tennessee
Hawkins County, Tennessee
Hawkins County, Tennessee is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 56,721. Its county seat is Rogersville, which is Tennessee's second-oldest town. The county was established in 1787 and named for Benjamin Hawkins, a U.S. Senator from North Carolina.
History[edit | edit source]
Hawkins County was created in 1787 from parts of Sullivan County and Greene County. It was named in honor of Benjamin Hawkins, who was a delegate to the Continental Congress and a U.S. Senator from North Carolina. The county has a rich history, including its role in the early settlement of Tennessee and its involvement in the American Civil War.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 500 square miles (1,300 km²), of which 487 square miles (1,260 km²) is land and 13 square miles (34 km²) (2.6%) is water. The county is part of the Appalachian Mountains and features a mix of mountainous terrain and fertile valleys.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Scott County, Virginia (north)
- Sullivan County, Tennessee (northeast)
- Washington County, Tennessee (east)
- Greene County, Tennessee (south)
- Hamblen County, Tennessee (southwest)
- Grainger County, Tennessee (west)
- Hancock County, Tennessee (northwest)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 56,721 people, 22,000 households, and 15,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 116 people per square mile (45/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Hawkins County is diverse, with significant contributions from manufacturing, agriculture, and retail. The county is home to several industrial parks and has a strong presence in the automotive and chemical manufacturing sectors.
Education[edit | edit source]
Hawkins County is served by the Hawkins County School District, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county also has access to higher education institutions in nearby cities, including East Tennessee State University in Johnson City.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Cities[edit | edit source]
- Church Hill
- Mount Carmel
- Rogersville (county seat)
Towns[edit | edit source]
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Joseph Rogers, founder of Rogersville
- Davy Crockett, frontiersman and politician, lived in the county during his early years
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in Tennessee
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Hawkins County, Tennessee
- East Tennessee
References[edit | edit source]
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