White County, Tennessee

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.

White County
White County Courthouse in Sparta
White County Courthouse in Sparta
Flag of White County
Map of Tennessee highlighting White County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Map of the United States highlighting Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°56′N 85°27′W
Country United States
State Tennessee
FoundedSeptember 11, 1806
Named forJohn White, early settler[1]
SeatSparta
Largest citySparta
Area
  Total379 sq mi (980 km2)
  Land377 sq mi (980 km2)
  Water2.8 sq mi (7 km2)  0.7%
Population
  Total27,351
  Density69/sq mi (27/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewhitecountytn.gov

References

  1. Carroll Van West, "White County," Tennessee Encyclopedia History and Culture. Retrieved: 24 April 2013.
  2. "QuickFacts: White County, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
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