Perry County, Tennessee
Perry County, Tennessee is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,366. Its county seat is Linden. The county is named after Oliver Hazard Perry, a naval commander who gained fame during the War of 1812.
History[edit | edit source]
Perry County was established in 1819 from parts of Hickman and Humphreys counties. The county was named in honor of Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the War of 1812. The county seat, Linden, was named after the Linden tree.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 423 square miles (1,096 km²), of which 415 square miles (1,075 km²) is land and 8.2 square miles (21 km²) (1.9%) is water. The Tennessee River forms the western boundary of the county.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Humphreys County (north)
- Hickman County (northeast)
- Lewis County (east)
- Wayne County (south)
- Decatur County (west)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 8,366 people, 3,497 households, and 2,287 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile (7.7/km²). There were 4,500 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4.2/km²).
Communities[edit | edit source]
Cities[edit | edit source]
- Linden (county seat)
- Lobelville
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Government[edit | edit source]
Perry County is governed by a county commission consisting of elected representatives from various districts within the county. The county mayor is the chief executive officer of the county.
Education[edit | edit source]
The Perry County School District operates public schools in the county, including Linden Elementary School, Lobelville Elementary School, and Perry County High School.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Perry County is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county's location along the Tennessee River makes it a popular destination for outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Buford Pusser, a law enforcement officer and subject of the movie Walking Tall, was born in Finger, but spent part of his career in Perry County.
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Perry County, Tennessee
- List of counties in Tennessee
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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