Caryville, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caryville, Tennessee
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Main Street in Caryville
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Location of Caryville in Campbell County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Campbell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.83 sq mi (15.10 km2) |
| • Land | 5.56 sq mi (14.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
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| • Total | 2,212 |
| • Density | 398.06/sq mi (153.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
37714, 37756, 37847
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| FIPS code | 47-11360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1279837 |
Caryville is a small town in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States. In 2020, about 2,212 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.
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History
Caryville was first known as Wheeler's Station. This name was used until 1866. That year, the town was renamed to honor Judge William Carey. He was an important landowner in the area.
Geography
Caryville is located in a valley. To the west, you'll find Cross Mountain. To the east, there are many rugged hills.
Just north of town is Cove Lake State Park. This park has a lake that was created by the Caryville Dam. The dam holds back the water from Cove Creek.
Two important highways meet in Caryville. These are Interstate 75 and U.S. Route 25W.
The town covers an area of about 5.83 square miles (15.10 square kilometers). Most of this is land, with a small part being water.
Population and People
In 2020, there were 2,212 people living in Caryville. These people lived in 925 households. About 653 of these households were families.
The population of Caryville has changed over the years:
- In 1970, there were 648 people.
- By 1980, the population grew to 2,039.
- In 2000, it was 2,243.
- In 2010, there were 2,297 people.
- In 2020, the population was 2,212.
Economy
Caryville's economy mainly comes from places to eat and stay. Many restaurants, hotels, and motels are located near the town's exits from Interstate 75. These exits are numbers 134 and 141.
Cove Lake State Park, which is inside the town limits, also helps bring money to Caryville. People visit the park, which supports local businesses.
See also
In Spanish: Caryville (Tennessee) para niños
