Overton County, Tennessee
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Overton 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 | 1806 |
| County seat | Livingston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 435 sq mi (1,130 km2) |
| • Land | 433 sq mi (1,120 km2) |
| • Water | 2.1 sq mi (5 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 22,083 |
| • Density | 51/sq mi (20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 |
Overton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,083. Its county seat is Livingston. The county was founded in 1806 and named after John Overton, a prominent judge in Tennessee.
History[edit | edit source]
Overton County was established in 1806 from parts of Jackson and White counties. The county is named after John Overton, a judge of the Tennessee Supreme Court and a close friend of Andrew Jackson. The county has a rich history, including its role in the American Civil War.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 435 square miles (1,130 km²), of which 433 square miles (1,120 km²) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²) (0.5%) is water. The county is part of the Cumberland Plateau region, characterized by its rugged terrain and scenic beauty.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Pickett County (north)
- Fentress County (northeast)
- Putnam County (south)
- Jackson County (west)
- Clay County (northwest)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 22,083 people, 8,870 households, and 6,200 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile (20/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Overton County is diverse, with sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is known for its livestock and dairy farming, as well as its production of timber and coal.
Education[edit | edit source]
Overton County is served by the Overton County School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and Livingston Academy, the county's high school.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Towns[edit | edit source]
- Livingston (county seat)
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Cordell Hull, United States Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
- Albert H. Roberts, 33rd Governor of Tennessee
See also[edit | edit source]
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