Bethel Springs, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bethel Springs, Tennessee
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Bethel Springs City Hall and Fire Department in November 2013.
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Location of Bethel Springs in McNairy County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | McNairy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.23 sq mi (5.78 km2) |
| • Land | 2.23 sq mi (5.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 742 |
| • Density | 332.29/sq mi (128.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38315
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-05380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1305159 |
Bethel Springs is a small city located in McNairy County, Tennessee. It is a quiet community in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 742 people live there.
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History of Bethel Springs
Bethel Springs was first planned out in 1860. This happened when a railroad line was built to reach that spot. A post office opened in the town in 1866.
The community got its name from a nearby natural spring. This spring was named after the Bethel Presbyterian Church. On March 31, 2023, a powerful tornado passed through the city. It caused significant damage and tragically resulted in the loss of nine lives.
Geography of Bethel Springs
Bethel Springs is located at coordinates 35°14′15″N 88°36′41″W. The town was named after a Presbyterian church in the area. The name "Beth-El" comes from Hebrew. It means "house of God."
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
The number of people living in Bethel Springs has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population at different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 369 | — | |
| 1910 | 364 | −1.4% | |
| 1930 | 573 | — | |
| 1940 | 560 | −2.3% | |
| 1950 | 623 | 11.3% | |
| 1960 | 533 | −14.4% | |
| 1970 | 781 | 46.5% | |
| 1980 | 873 | 11.8% | |
| 1990 | 755 | −13.5% | |
| 2000 | 763 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 718 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 742 | 3.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 763 people living in the city. Most residents were White, and about 13.5% were African American. A small number of people were of other races or Hispanic/Latino.
The average age of people in Bethel Springs in 2000 was 39 years old. About 24% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 16% of residents were 65 years or older.
Famous People from Bethel Springs
- Albert Brewer – He was the 47th governor of Alabama.
See also
In Spanish: Bethel Springs para niños
