Jackson County, Tennessee
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Jackson County, Tennessee
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County | |
| Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Founded | November 6, 1801 |
| County seat | Gainesboro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 320 sq mi (800 km2) |
| • Land | 308 sq mi (800 km2) |
| • Water | 12 sq mi (30 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 11,817 |
| • Density | 37/sq mi (14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 |
Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,817. Its county seat is Gainesboro. The county is named after Andrew Jackson, who was a general at the time of the county's formation and later became the seventh President of the United States.
History[edit | edit source]
Jackson County was established by an act of the Tennessee General Assembly on November 6, 1801. The county was formed from parts of Smith and Sumner counties. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Cherokee and Chickasaw.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 320 square miles (830 km²), of which 308 square miles (800 km²) is land and 12 square miles (31 km²) (3.7%) is water. The Cumberland River flows through the county, providing a significant waterway for transportation and recreation.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Clay County (north)
- Overton County (northeast)
- Putnam County (east)
- Smith County (south)
- Macon County (west)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 11,817 people, 4,800 households, and 3,300 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 African American, Native American, and other races.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Towns[edit | edit source]
- Gainesboro (county seat)
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Education[edit | edit source]
Jackson County is served by the Jackson County School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and Jackson County High School.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Bennie Brownlow, former Mayor of Nashville
- Cordell Hull, Secretary of State under Franklin D. Roosevelt
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson County, Tennessee
- List of counties in Tennessee
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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