Wayne County, Tennessee
Wayne County, Tennessee
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County | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Founded | 1817 |
| County seat | Waynesboro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 736 sq mi (1,910 km2) |
| • Land | 734 sq mi (1,900 km2) |
| • Water | 2.1 sq mi (5 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 16,732 |
| • Density | 23/sq mi (8.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 |
Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,732. Its county seat is Waynesboro. The county was created in 1817 and named for Anthony Wayne, a general in the American Revolutionary War.
History[edit | edit source]
Wayne County was established in 1817 from parts of Hickman and Humphreys counties. It was named in honor of Anthony Wayne, a general in the American Revolutionary War. The county has a rich history, including its role in the Civil War and its development during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 736 square miles (1,910 km²), of which 734 square miles (1,900 km²) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²) (0.3%) is water. The county is located in the southwestern part of the state and is bordered by Lawrence County to the east, Lewis County to the northeast, Perry County to the north, Hardin County to the west, and Decatur County to the northwest.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 16,732 people, 6,732 households, and 4,732 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile (8.9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Wayne County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county is known for its natural beauty, including the Natchez Trace Parkway, which attracts visitors from around the country.
Education[edit | edit source]
Wayne County is served by the Wayne County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county also has access to higher education institutions in nearby counties.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Cities[edit | edit source]
- Waynesboro (county seat)
- Clifton
- Collinwood
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- David Crockett, frontiersman and politician, lived in Wayne County for a period.
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Wayne County, Tennessee
- List of counties in Tennessee
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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