Robertson County, Tennessee

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County in Tennessee, United States


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Robertson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 72,703. Its county seat is Springfield. The county was named for James Robertson, a founder of the Watauga Association and a pioneer of the Cumberland Settlements.

History

Robertson County was established on April 9, 1796, by the Tennessee General Assembly from a portion of Tennessee County. The county was named in honor of James Robertson, who was instrumental in the early settlement of the area.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 476 square miles (1,230 km²), of which 476 square miles (1,230 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km²) (0.04%) is water.

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As of the 2020 census, there were 72,703 people, 25,191 households, and 19,345 families residing in the county. The population density was 153 people per square mile (59/km²).

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Education

Robertson County is served by the Robertson County School District, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the county.

Notable people

  • James Robertson - Pioneer and founder of the Watauga Association and the Cumberland Settlements.
  • Joe Haynes - Major League Baseball pitcher.

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