Stewart County, Tennessee

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Stewart County, Tennessee

Stewart County, Tennessee is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 13,715. Its county seat is Dover. The county was created in 1803 and named for Duncan Stewart, an early settler and state legislator.

History

Stewart County was established in 1803 from a portion of Montgomery County. The county played a significant role during the American Civil War, particularly with the Battle of Fort Donelson, which took place near Dover in February 1862. The battle was a crucial Union victory and led to the capture of the fort by General Ulysses S. Grant.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 493 square miles (1,280 km²), of which 459 square miles (1,190 km²) is land and 34 square miles (88 km²) (6.9%) is water. The county is part of the Clarksville, TN-KY Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Adjacent counties

• Trigg County, Kentucky (north)
• Christian County, Kentucky (northeast)
• Montgomery County, Tennessee (east)
• Houston County, Tennessee (southeast)
• Benton County, Tennessee (south)
• Henry County, Tennessee (west)
• Calloway County, Kentucky (northwest)

Protected areas

• Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
• Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 13,715 people, 5,567 households, and 3,872 families residing in the county. The population density was 30 people per square mile (12/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.

Economy

The economy of Stewart County is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The presence of the Tennessee River and Kentucky Lake provides opportunities for recreational activities, which contribute to the local economy.

Education

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

Communities

• Dover (county seat)
• Cumberland City
• Bumpus Mills
• Indian Mound
• Big Rock

Notable people

• Duncan Stewart - Early settler and state legislator
• Nathan Bedford Forrest - Confederate general who fought in the Battle of Fort Donelson

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Stewart County, Tennessee
• List of counties in Tennessee
• Tennessee River
• Kentucky Lake

External links

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