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	[[File:~~Houston_County_TN_Logo~~.svg\|thumb~~\|Houston_County_TN_Logo~~]] ~~[[file:Houston_County_Courthouse~~,~~_Erin~~.~~jpg~~\|~~right~~\|~~thumb~~\|~~Houston_County_Courthouse~~,~~_Erin]]~~ [[~~file:USA_Houston_County~~,~~_Tennessee.csv_age_pyramid.svg~~\|~~right~~\|~~thumb~~\|~~USA_Houston_County~~,~~_Tennessee.csv_age_pyramid]] '''Houston County, Tennessee'''~~		[[File:USA Houston County, Tennessee.csv age pyramid.svg\|thumb]] {{Infobox settlement
			\| name = Houston County, Tennessee
			\| settlement_type = County
			\| map_caption = Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
			\| coordinates = {{coord\|36.32\|-87.76\|display=inline,title}}
			\| established_title = Founded
			\| established_date = 1871
			\| seat_type = County seat
			\| seat = [[Erin, Tennessee\|Erin]]
			\| largest_city = Erin
			\| area_total_sq_mi = 207
			\| area_land_sq_mi = 200
			\| area_water_sq_mi = 7
			\| population_total = 8,426
			\| population_as_of = 2020
			\| population_density_sq_mi = auto
			\| timezone = Central
			\| utc_offset = -6
			\| timezone_DST = Central
			\| utc_offset_DST = -5
			}}

	'''Houston County''' is a county located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Tennessee]]. As of the ~~[[2020 United States Census\|~~2020 census]], the population was 8,~~283~~. Its [[county seat]] is [[Erin, Tennessee\|Erin]]. The county was founded in 1871 and named ~~for~~ [[Sam Houston]], a prominent figure in the history of [[Texas]] and ~~a former governor of~~ Tennessee.		'''Houston County''' is a county located in the western part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Tennessee]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,426. Its county seat is [[Erin, Tennessee\|Erin]]. The county was founded in 1871 and named after [[Sam Houston]], a prominent figure in the history of Texas and Tennessee.

	== History ==		== History ==
	Houston County was established in 1871 from parts of [[Humphreys County, Tennessee\|Humphreys]], [[Montgomery County, Tennessee\|Montgomery]], and [[Stewart County, Tennessee\|Stewart]] counties. The county was named in honor of [[Sam Houston]], who was a key leader in the [[Texas Revolution~~]] and served as~~ the ~~first~~ and ~~third president of the [[Republic of Texas]]~~.		Houston County was established in 1871 from parts of [[Humphreys County, Tennessee\|Humphreys]], [[Montgomery County, Tennessee\|Montgomery]], and [[Stewart County, Tennessee\|Stewart]] counties. The county was named in honor of [[Sam Houston]], who was a governor of Tennessee and later became a key leader in the Texas Revolution.

			The county's early economy was primarily based on agriculture, with tobacco being a major cash crop. Over time, the economy diversified to include manufacturing and services.

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
	According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 207 square miles ~~(540 km²)~~, of which 200 square miles ~~(520 km²)~~ is land and 6.7 square miles ~~(17 km²) (3.2%)~~ is water. The county is part of the [[Nashville ~~Metropolitan Area~~]].		Houston County is situated in the northwestern part of Tennessee. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 207 square miles, of which 200 square miles is land and 7 square miles is water. The county is part of the [[Nashville metropolitan area]].

	~~=== Adjacent counties ===~~		The [[Tennessee River]] forms part of the county's western boundary, providing opportunities for recreation and tourism. The terrain is characterized by rolling hills and fertile valleys.
	* [[~~Stewart County, Tennessee\|Stewart County]] (north)~~
	* [[Montgomery County, Tennessee\|Montgomery County]] (northeast)
	* [[Dickson County, Tennessee\|Dickson County]] (southeast)
	* [[Humphreys County, Tennessee~~\|Humphreys County~~]] ~~(south)~~
	* [[Benton County, ~~Tennessee\|Benton County]] (west)~~

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	As of the ~~[[2020 United States Census\|~~2020 census]], ~~there were~~ 8,~~283 people, 3,329 households, and 2,276 families residing in the county~~. The population density was 41 people per square mile ~~(16/km²)~~. The racial makeup of the county was ~~94.5% [[~~White ~~(U.S. Census)\|White]]~~, ~~2.1% [[~~African American ~~(U.S. Census)\|Black or African American]]~~, ~~0.4% [[~~Native American ~~(U.S. Census)\|Native American]]~~, ~~0.3% [[~~Asian ~~(U.S. Census)\|Asian]]~~, and ~~2.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)\|~~Hispanic]] or [[Latino ~~(U.S. Census)\|Latino]] of any race were 1.5% of the population~~.		As of the 2020 census, Houston County had a population of 8,426. The population density was approximately 42 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of African American, Native American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino residents.

	== ~~Communities~~ ==		== Economy ==
	~~=== City ===~~		The economy of Houston County is diverse, with agriculture, manufacturing, and services playing significant roles. Agriculture remains important, with tobacco, corn, and soybeans being major crops. The county also has a number of small manufacturing businesses and service industries.
	* [[Erin, ~~Tennessee\|Erin]] (county seat)~~

	~~=== Town ===~~
	* [[Tennessee Ridge, ~~Tennessee\|Tennessee Ridge]] (partly in [[Stewart County~~, ~~Tennessee\|Stewart County]])~~

	~~=== Unincorporated communities ===~~		Tourism is a growing sector, with attractions such as the annual Irish Day Festival in Erin, which celebrates the county's Irish heritage.
	* [[McKinnon, ~~Tennessee\|McKinnon]]~~
	* [[Stewart, ~~Tennessee\|Stewart]]~~

	== Education ==		== Education ==
	Houston County is served by the [[Houston County School District (Tennessee)\|Houston County School District]], which ~~includes [[Houston County High School (Tennessee)\|~~Houston County High School~~]], [[Houston County Middle School]], and several elementary schools~~.		Houston County is served by the [[Houston County School District (Tennessee)\|Houston County School District]], which operates several schools, including Houston County High School. The district provides education from kindergarten through 12th grade.

	== ~~Economy~~ ==		== Government ==
	~~The economy of~~ Houston County is ~~primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing,~~ and ~~services~~. The county is ~~known~~ for ~~its [[Irish Day Celebration]]~~, ~~which attracts visitors from across the region~~.		Houston County is governed by a county mayor and a county commission. The county government is responsible for local services such as law enforcement, road maintenance, and public health.

	== ~~Notable People~~ ==		== Also see ==
	* [[Sam Houston]] ~~- Namesake of the county, prominent figure in the history of Texas and Tennessee.~~		* [[Erin, Tennessee]]
			* [[Tennessee River]]
			* [[Sam Houston]]
			* [[Nashville metropolitan area]]

	~~== See also ==~~		{{Tennessee counties}}
	* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Houston County, Tennessee]]
	* [[List of counties in Tennessee]]

	~~== References ==~~
	{{~~Reflist}}~~

	~~== External links ==~~
	~~{{Commons category\|Houston County, Tennessee}}~~
	~~{{Houston County,~~ Tennessee}}

			[[Category:Houston County, Tennessee]]
	[[Category:1871 establishments in Tennessee]]		[[Category:1871 establishments in Tennessee]]
	[[Category:Counties of Tennessee]]		[[Category:Counties of Tennessee]]
	~~[[Category:Nashville metropolitan area]]~~
	~~[[Category:Populated places established in 1871]]~~

	~~{{Tennessee-geo-stub}}~~

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[[File:Houston_County_TN_Logo.svg|thumb|Houston_County_TN_Logo]] [[file:Houston_County_Courthouse,_Erin.jpg|right|thumb|Houston_County_Courthouse,_Erin]] [[file:USA_Houston_County,_Tennessee.csv_age_pyramid.svg|right|thumb|USA_Houston_County,_Tennessee.csv_age_pyramid]] '''Houston County, Tennessee'''

'''Houston County''' is a county located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Tennessee]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the population was 8,283. Its [[county seat]] is [[Erin, Tennessee|Erin]]. The county was founded in 1871 and named for [[Sam Houston]], a prominent figure in the history of [[Texas]] and a former governor of Tennessee.

== History ==
Houston County was established in 1871 from parts of [[Humphreys County, Tennessee|Humphreys]], [[Montgomery County, Tennessee|Montgomery]], and [[Stewart County, Tennessee|Stewart]] counties. The county was named in honor of [[Sam Houston]], who was a key leader in the [[Texas Revolution]] and served as the first and third president of the [[Republic of Texas]].

== Geography ==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 207 square miles (540 km²), of which 200 square miles (520 km²) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km²) (3.2%) is water. The county is part of the [[Nashville Metropolitan Area]].

=== Adjacent counties ===
* [[Stewart County, Tennessee|Stewart County]] (north)
* [[Montgomery County, Tennessee|Montgomery County]] (northeast)
* [[Dickson County, Tennessee|Dickson County]] (southeast)
* [[Humphreys County, Tennessee|Humphreys County]] (south)
* [[Benton County, Tennessee|Benton County]] (west)

== Demographics ==
As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], there were 8,283 people, 3,329 households, and 2,276 families residing in the county. The population density was 41 people per square mile (16/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 2.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.5% of the population.

== Communities ==
=== City ===
* [[Erin, Tennessee|Erin]] (county seat)

=== Town ===
* [[Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee|Tennessee Ridge]] (partly in [[Stewart County, Tennessee|Stewart County]])

=== Unincorporated communities ===
* [[McKinnon, Tennessee|McKinnon]]
* [[Stewart, Tennessee|Stewart]]

== Education ==
Houston County is served by the [[Houston County School District (Tennessee)|Houston County School District]], which includes [[Houston County High School (Tennessee)|Houston County High School]], [[Houston County Middle School]], and several elementary schools.

== Economy ==
The economy of Houston County is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is known for its [[Irish Day Celebration]], which attracts visitors from across the region.

== Notable People ==
* [[Sam Houston]] - Namesake of the county, prominent figure in the history of Texas and Tennessee.

== See also ==
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Houston County, Tennessee]]
* [[List of counties in Tennessee]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category|Houston County, Tennessee}}
{{Houston County, Tennessee}}

[[Category:1871 establishments in Tennessee]]
[[Category:Counties of Tennessee]]
[[Category:Nashville metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1871]]

{{Tennessee-geo-stub}}

Houston County, Tennessee - Revision history

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