Morgan County, Tennessee

Morgan County
Morgan County Courthouse in Wartburg
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°08′N 84°38′W / 36.13°N 84.64°W / 36.13; -84.64
Country United States
State Tennessee
Founded1817
Named forDaniel Morgan[1]
SeatWartburg
Largest communityCoalfield
Area
 • Total522 sq mi (1,350 km2)
 • Land522 sq mi (1,350 km2)
 • Water0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)  0.06%
Population
 • Total21,035
 • Density42/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.morgancountytn.gov

Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. In the 2020 census, 21,035 people lived there.[2] The county seat is Wartburg.[3] It was founded in 1817.

References

  1. Donald Todd, "Morgan County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved: 11 March 2013.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Morgan County, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.