Sequatchie County, Tennessee
Sequatchie County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
 Tennessee's location within the U.S. | |
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| Country |  United States
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| State |  Tennessee |
| Founded | December 9, 1857 |
| Seat | Dunlap |
| Area | |
| • Total | 266 sq mi (690 km2) |
| • Land | 266 sq mi (690 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 15,373 |
| • Density | 58/sq mi (22/km2) |
| Website | www |
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- Bledsoe County (north)
- Rhea County (northeast)
- Hamilton County (east)
- Marion County (south)
- Grundy County (west)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
City[edit | edit source]
- Dunlap (county seat)
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Education[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- John B. Waters, former Tennessee State Senator
- James D. Richardson, U.S. Congressman and historian
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Sequatchie County, Tennessee
- List of counties in Tennessee
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
Template:Chattanooga Metropolitan Area
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