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Alamo, Tennessee
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Buildings along the courthouse square
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Location of Alamo in Crockett County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Crockett |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Named for | Battle of the Alamo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.20 sq mi (5.69 km2) |
| • Land | 2.20 sq mi (5.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,336 |
| • Density | 1,063.75/sq mi (410.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
38001
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-00440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304782 |
Alamo is a small town in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States. In 2020, about 2,336 people lived there. Alamo is in the middle part of West Tennessee. It is the county seat of Crockett County. This means it is the main town where the county government offices are located.
The Story of Alamo
Alamo started as a trading post called Cageville in 1846. It was founded by two business partners, Isaac M. Johnson and Lycurgus Cage. They were the first to open a general store there in 1847.
Johnson became the town's first postmaster in 1848. The first church in town was built by Methodists in 1849.
The town's name changed to Alamo in late 1871. This happened when it became the county seat of the new Crockett County. The county was named after Davy Crockett. The law that created the county said its main town should be named Alamo. This was to remember Davy Crockett's brave stand at the Alamo in Texas. The town officially became a town (incorporated) in 1911.
Where is Alamo Located?
Alamo is located at coordinates 35°47′3″N 89°6′57″W / 35.78417°N 89.11583°W. It is northwest of Jackson. You can find it where several state roads meet. These roads are State Route 54, State Route 221, and State Route 88. U.S. Route 412 also passes close to the west side of town.
The United States Census Bureau says that Alamo covers an area of about 2.2 square miles (5.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Alamo?
The population of Alamo has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 276 | — | |
| 1890 | 340 | 23.2% | |
| 1920 | 720 | — | |
| 1930 | 907 | 26.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,137 | 25.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,501 | 32.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,665 | 10.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,499 | 50.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,615 | 4.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,426 | −7.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,392 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,461 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,336 | −5.1% | |
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People of Alamo
The 2020 United States census counted 2,336 people living in Alamo. There were 835 households and 505 families in the town.
Here is a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Alamo in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,515 | 64.85% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 361 | 15.45% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.09% |
| Other/Mixed | 78 | 3.34% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 379 | 16.22% |
See also
In Spanish: Alamo (Tennessee) para niños
