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| name = Cannon County, Tennessee | | name = Cannon County, Tennessee | ||
| settlement_type = County | | settlement_type = County | ||
| map_caption = Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | | map_caption = Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:22, 11 July 2024
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| Name | Cannon County, Tennessee |
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| Settlement Type | County |
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| Total | 14213 |
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Cannon County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,213. Its county seat is Woodbury. The county was established on January 31, 1836, and named for Newton Cannon, the governor of Tennessee at the time.
History[edit]
Cannon County was formed in 1836 from parts of Rutherford, Smith, and Warren counties. The county is named in honor of Newton Cannon, who served as the governor of Tennessee from 1835 to 1839.
Geography[edit]
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.
Adjacent counties[edit]
- DeKalb County (north)
- Warren County (east)
- Coffee County (south)
- Rutherford County (west)
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2020 census, there were 14,213 people, 5,500 households, and 3,800 families residing in the county. The population density was 53.4 people per square mile (20.6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.
Communities[edit]
Town[edit]
- Woodbury (county seat)
Unincorporated communities[edit]
Education[edit]
Cannon County is served by the Cannon County School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and Cannon County High School.
Economy[edit]
The economy of Cannon County is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and small businesses. The county is known for its arts and crafts community, particularly in the town of Woodbury.
Notable people[edit]
- Newton Cannon, the county's namesake and former governor of Tennessee.
See also[edit]
- List of counties in Tennessee
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Cannon County, Tennessee
References[edit]
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