Meigs County, Tennessee

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Meigs County, Tennessee

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Name	Meigs County, Tennessee
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Meigs County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,315. Its county seat is Decatur. The county was established in 1836 and named for Return J. Meigs Sr., a Revolutionary War officer and early settler.

History

Meigs County was formed in 1836 from parts of Rhea and McMinn counties. The county is named after Return J. Meigs Sr., who was a notable figure in the early history of Tennessee.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 217 square miles (560 km²), of which 195 square miles (510 km²) is land and 22 square miles (57 km²) (10%) is water. The county is part of the Tennessee River Valley and features a mix of rolling hills and flatlands.

Adjacent counties

• Roane County (northeast)
• Loudon County (east)
• McMinn County (south)
• Rhea County (west)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 12,315 people, 4,800 households, and 3,400 families residing in the county. The population density was 63 people per square mile (24/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other racial and ethnic groups.

Communities

Towns

• Decatur (county seat)

Unincorporated communities

• Ten Mile
• Georgetown

Education

Meigs County is served by the Meigs County School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and Meigs County High School.

Economy

The economy of Meigs County is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county's location along the Tennessee River also provides opportunities for water-based industries and recreation.

Government

Meigs County is governed by a county mayor and a county commission. The county seat, Decatur, is the center of government activities.

See also

• List of counties in Tennessee
• Tennessee River
• Return J. Meigs Sr.

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