Sequatchie County, Tennessee

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Sequatchie County

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Sequatchie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,373. Its county seat is Dunlap. Sequatchie County is part of the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Sequatchie County was created in 1857 from a portion of Hamilton County. The county was named for the Sequatchie Valley, which in turn was named after a Cherokee chief. The area was originally inhabited by the Cherokee people before European-American settlement.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 266 square miles (690 km²), of which 266 square miles (690 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km²) (0.08%) is water. The county is located in the Sequatchie Valley, a narrow valley that is part of the larger Cumberland Plateau.

Adjacent counties

• Bledsoe County (north)
• Rhea County (northeast)
• Hamilton County (east)
• Marion County (south)
• Grundy County (west)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 15,373 people, 5,872 households, and 4,234 families residing in the county. The population density was 58 people per square mile (22/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.

Communities

City

• Dunlap (county seat)

Unincorporated communities

• Cagle
• Cartwright
• Daus
• Lewis Chapel
• Sequatchie

Education

Sequatchie County is served by the Sequatchie County School District, which includes Sequatchie County High School, Sequatchie County Middle School, and Griffith Elementary School.

Economy

The economy of Sequatchie County is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and retail trade. The county has seen growth in recent years due to its proximity to Chattanooga.

Notable people

• John B. Waters, former Tennessee State Senator
• James D. Richardson, U.S. Congressman and historian

See also

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

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