McMinn County, Tennessee

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McMinn County, Tennessee
County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Coordinates: 35.42°N 84.60°W / 35.42; -84.60 Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed.
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
Founded	1819
Named for	Joseph McMinn
County seat	Athens
Area
• Total	432 sq mi (1,120 km2)
• Land	430 sq mi (1,100 km2)
• Water	2.1 sq mi (5 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	53,794
• Density	120/sq mi (48/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4

McMinn County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 53,794. Its county seat is Athens. The county is named after Joseph McMinn, a governor of Tennessee.

History

McMinn County was established in 1819. It was named in honor of Joseph McMinn, who served as the governor of Tennessee from 1815 to 1821. The county has a rich history, including its involvement in the American Civil War and the Battle of Athens in 1946, which was a significant event in the fight against political corruption.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 432 square miles (1,120 km²), of which 430 square miles (1,100 km²) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²) (0.5%) is water. The county is part of the Appalachian region, characterized by its rolling hills and valleys.

Adjacent counties

• Roane County (north)
• Loudon County (northeast)
• Monroe County (east)
• Polk County (south)
• Bradley County (southwest)
• Meigs County (west)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 53,794 people, 21,626 households, and 14,872 families residing in the county. The population density was 125 people per square mile (48/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with smaller percentages of African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.

Economy

The economy of McMinn County is diverse, with significant contributions from manufacturing, agriculture, and retail. The county is home to several industrial parks and has a strong presence of small businesses.

Education

McMinn County is served by the McMinn County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. Higher education is provided by institutions such as Tennessee Wesleyan University in Athens.

Transportation

Major highways that run through McMinn County include Interstate 75, U.S. Route 11, and U.S. Route 411. The county is also served by the Athens Regional Airport.

Communities

Cities

• Athens
• Etowah

Towns

• Calhoun
• Englewood
• Niota

Unincorporated communities

• Riceville
• Delano

Notable people

• Joseph McMinn, namesake of the county and former governor of Tennessee.
• Harry T. Burn, state legislator known for his role in the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

See also

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

External links

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