Cannon County, Tennessee facts for kids
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Cannon County
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Cannon County Courthouse in Woodbury
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Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Tennessee |
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| Founded | January 31, 1836 | ||
| Named for | Newton Cannon | ||
| Seat | Woodbury | ||
| Largest town | Woodbury | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 266 sq mi (690 km2) | ||
| • Land | 266 sq mi (690 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2) 0.02%% | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 14,506  |
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| • Density | 52/sq mi (20/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 6th | ||
Cannon County is a place in the state of Tennessee, USA. It is called a county. In 2020, about 14,506 people lived here. The main town and county seat is Woodbury. Cannon County is part of the larger Nashville region.
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History of Cannon County
Cannon County was created on January 31, 1836. The state of Tennessee decided to form it. It was made from parts of other nearby counties. These included Rutherford, Smith, Wilson, and Warren counties. The county was named after Governor Newton Cannon. This area was known for farming and raising animals, like horses.
Geography of Cannon County
Cannon County covers a total area of about 266 square miles. Almost all of this area is land. Only a very tiny part, about 0.06 square miles, is water.
Counties Nearby
Cannon County shares its borders with several other counties:
- DeKalb County (to the northeast)
- Warren County (to the east)
- Coffee County (to the south)
- Rutherford County (to the west)
- Wilson County (to the northwest)
Protected Natural Areas
Cannon County has special areas that are protected for nature:
- Headwaters Wildlife Management Area
- Short Mountain State Natural Area
People in Cannon County
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 7,193 | — | |
| 1850 | 8,982 | 24.9% | |
| 1860 | 9,509 | 5.9% | |
| 1870 | 10,502 | 10.4% | |
| 1880 | 11,859 | 12.9% | |
| 1890 | 12,197 | 2.9% | |
| 1900 | 12,121 | −0.6% | |
| 1910 | 10,825 | −10.7% | |
| 1920 | 10,241 | −5.4% | |
| 1930 | 8,935 | −12.8% | |
| 1940 | 9,880 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 9,174 | −7.1% | |
| 1960 | 8,537 | −6.9% | |
| 1970 | 8,467 | −0.8% | |
| 1980 | 10,234 | 20.9% | |
| 1990 | 10,467 | 2.3% | |
| 2000 | 12,826 | 22.5% | |
| 2010 | 13,801 | 7.6% | |
| 2020 | 14,506 | 5.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2014 |
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In 2020, there were 14,506 people living in Cannon County. These people lived in 5,488 homes. About 90% of the people were White. Other groups included Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 2.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Cannon County
The Cannon County School District runs five schools. These schools serve students from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade. In 2022, some schools were renamed. A new middle school was also opened.
Here are the schools in Cannon County:
- Cannon County High School in Woodbury (grades 9–12)
- Cannon County Middle School in Woodbury (grades 6–8)
- Cannon North Elementary School in Readyville (PreK–5)
- Cannon County Elementary School in Woodbury (PreK–5)
- Cannon South Elementary School in Bradyville (PreK–5)
Some elementary schools closed in 2022. This was part of a plan to bring schools together.
Communities in Cannon County
Cannon County has a few towns and several smaller communities.
Towns
- Auburntown
- Woodbury (This is the county seat)
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller places that are not officially towns:
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Cannon para niños
