Marshall County, Tennessee
Marshall County, Tennessee | |
|---|---|
County | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Founded | February 20, 1836 |
| Named for | John Marshall |
| County seat | Lewisburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 376 sq mi (970 km2) |
| • Land | 375 sq mi (970 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (3 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 34,318 |
| • Density | 91/sq mi (35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 |
Marshall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 34,318. Its county seat is Lewisburg. The county was created in 1836 and named for John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
History[edit | edit source]
Marshall County was established on February 20, 1836, from parts of Bedford, Lincoln, Maury, and Giles counties. It was named in honor of John Marshall, who served as Chief Justice of the United States from 1801 to 1835.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 376 square miles (970 km²), of which 375 square miles (970 km²) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km²) (0.3%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Rutherford County (north)
- Bedford County (east)
- Lincoln County (south)
- Giles County (southwest)
- Maury County (west)
- Williamson County (northwest)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 34,318 people, 13,000 households, and 9,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 91 people per square mile (35/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.5% White, 6.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.0% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Cities[edit | edit source]
- Lewisburg (county seat)
Towns[edit | edit source]
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Education[edit | edit source]
Marshall County is served by the Marshall County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Jim Nance McCord, former Governor of Tennessee
- Henry Horton, former Governor of Tennessee
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Marshall County, Tennessee
- List of counties in Tennessee
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
