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[[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, Tennessee|Dover]]. The county was created in 1803 and named for [[Duncan Stewart (Tennessee politician)|Duncan Stewart]], an early settler and state legislator.<br />
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==History==<br />
Stewart County was established in 1803 from a portion of [[Montgomery County, Tennessee|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 [[Ulysses S. Grant|General Ulysses S. Grant]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
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]].<br />
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===Adjacent counties===<br />
* [[Trigg County, Kentucky]] (north)<br />
* [[Christian County, Kentucky]] (northeast)<br />
* [[Montgomery County, Tennessee]] (east)<br />
* [[Houston County, Tennessee]] (southeast)<br />
* [[Benton County, Tennessee]] (south)<br />
* [[Henry County, Tennessee]] (west)<br />
* [[Calloway County, Kentucky]] (northwest)<br />
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===Protected areas===<br />
* [[Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area]]<br />
* [[Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge]]<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
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 (U.S. Census)|White]], with small percentages of [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and other races.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
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.<br />
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==Education==<br />
Stewart County is served by the [[Stewart County School District]], which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and [[Stewart County High School (Tennessee)|Stewart County High School]].<br />
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==Communities==<br />
* [[Dover, Tennessee|Dover]] (county seat)<br />
* [[Cumberland City, Tennessee|Cumberland City]]<br />
* [[Bumpus Mills, Tennessee|Bumpus Mills]]<br />
* [[Indian Mound, Tennessee|Indian Mound]]<br />
* [[Big Rock, Tennessee|Big Rock]]<br />
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==Notable people==<br />
* [[Duncan Stewart (Tennessee politician)|Duncan Stewart]] - Early settler and state legislator<br />
* [[Nathan Bedford Forrest]] - Confederate general who fought in the Battle of Fort Donelson<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Stewart County, Tennessee]]<br />
* [[List of counties in Tennessee]]<br />
* [[Tennessee River]]<br />
* [[Kentucky Lake]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
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[[Category:Stewart County, Tennessee]]<br />
[[Category:1803 establishments in Tennessee]]<br />
[[Category:Clarksville metropolitan area]]<br />
[[Category:Counties of Appalachia]]<br />
[[Category:Populated places established in 1803]]<br />
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