White County, Tennessee
White County | |
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White County Courthouse in Sparta | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
Tennessee's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°56′N 85°27′W / 35.93°N 85.45°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Founded | September 11, 1806 |
| Named for | John White, early settler[1] |
| Seat | Sparta |
| Largest city | Sparta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 379 sq mi (980 km2) |
| • Land | 377 sq mi (980 km2) |
| • Water | 2.8 sq mi (7 km2) 0.7% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 27,351 |
| • Density | 69/sq mi (27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website | whitecountytn |
White County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. In the 2020 census, 27,351 people lived there.[2] The county seat is Sparta.
References
- ↑ Carroll Van West, "White County," Tennessee Encyclopedia History and Culture. Retrieved: 24 April 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: White County, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 9, 2023.