Charlotte, Tennessee facts for kids
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Charlotte, Tennessee
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City Hall in Charlotte
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Location of Charlotte in Dickson County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Dickson |
| Founded | 1808 |
| Incorporated | 1817 |
| Named for | Charlotte Reeves Robertson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.06 sq mi (10.51 km2) |
| • Land | 4.06 sq mi (10.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,656 |
| • Density | 408.08/sq mi (157.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37036
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| Area code(s) | 615 |
| FIPS code | 47-13080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1305868 |
Charlotte is a small town in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA. In 2020, about 1,656 people lived there. It's the main town, or county seat, for Dickson County. Charlotte is also part of the bigger Nashville metropolitan area, which is a busy region around the city of Nashville.
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A Look Back at Charlotte's History
Charlotte became a town in 1804. The state government decided it would be the main town for Dickson County. The county itself was created in 1803.
The town got its name from Charlotte Reeves Robertson. She was the wife of General James Robertson. Both played important roles in settling the middle part of Tennessee. Charlotte officially became an incorporated town in 1837.
A powerful tornado hit Charlotte on May 30, 1830. It destroyed most of the downtown area. The roof of the courthouse was found 13 miles (21 km) away! Many early county records were lost forever. A new courthouse was finished in 1833. This building is still standing today. It is the oldest courthouse in Tennessee that is still being used.
For much of the 1800s, Charlotte was a busy stop for stagecoaches. But later in the century, railroads arrived. This caused the main focus of industry to move to Dickson, a town a few miles southwest.
Where is Charlotte Located?
Charlotte is located at 36°10′44″N 87°20′39″W / 36.17889°N 87.34417°W. It sits among the hills of the western Highland Rim. The town is almost exactly halfway between Dickson and Ashland City. A small stream called Town Branch flows through Charlotte. It is part of the Cumberland River system.
The town's center is where two main roads meet. These are State Route 49 and State Route 48. State Route 49 connects Charlotte to Ashland City and Kentucky to the northeast. It also goes to upper West Tennessee to the northwest. State Route 48 links the town to Dickson and U.S. Route 70 to the southwest. It also goes north to Clarksville. These road crossings are just west of the court square.
The United States Census Bureau says Charlotte covers about 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Charlotte's Climate
The weather in Charlotte has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Charlotte has a humid subtropical climate. This is shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
| Climate data for Charlotte, Tennessee, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 76 (24) |
80 (27) |
85 (29) |
89 (32) |
91 (33) |
103 (39) |
106 (41) |
106 (41) |
100 (38) |
96 (36) |
86 (30) |
76 (24) |
106 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 46.9 (8.3) |
50.9 (10.5) |
59.6 (15.3) |
69.7 (20.9) |
77.0 (25.0) |
84.4 (29.1) |
87.6 (30.9) |
87.3 (30.7) |
81.2 (27.3) |
71.9 (22.2) |
58.9 (14.9) |
49.2 (9.6) |
68.7 (20.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 36.9 (2.7) |
40.1 (4.5) |
48.2 (9.0) |
57.5 (14.2) |
65.5 (18.6) |
73.6 (23.1) |
76.9 (24.9) |
76.1 (24.5) |
69.4 (20.8) |
58.9 (14.9) |
47.5 (8.6) |
39.2 (4.0) |
57.5 (14.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 26.8 (−2.9) |
29.2 (−1.6) |
36.9 (2.7) |
45.3 (7.4) |
54.1 (12.3) |
62.8 (17.1) |
66.3 (19.1) |
64.9 (18.3) |
57.5 (14.2) |
45.9 (7.7) |
36.0 (2.2) |
29.3 (−1.5) |
46.2 (7.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −4 (−20) |
−2 (−19) |
0 (−18) |
18 (−8) |
30 (−1) |
44 (7) |
50 (10) |
50 (10) |
35 (2) |
25 (−4) |
10 (−12) |
−2 (−19) |
−4 (−20) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.16 (106) |
4.99 (127) |
4.45 (113) |
5.06 (129) |
5.64 (143) |
3.96 (101) |
4.47 (114) |
3.30 (84) |
3.61 (92) |
3.62 (92) |
3.83 (97) |
4.95 (126) |
52.04 (1,324) |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: XMACIS2 | |||||||||||||
Schools in Charlotte
Charlotte has schools for different age groups:
- Charlotte Elementary School, for grades 1 to 5.
- Charlotte Middle School, for grades 6 to 8.
- Creek Wood High School, for grades 9 to 12.
All these schools are run by the Dickson County Public Schools system.
Who Lives in Charlotte?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 276 | — | |
| 1890 | 427 | — | |
| 1910 | 236 | — | |
| 1920 | 200 | −15.3% | |
| 1930 | 291 | 45.5% | |
| 1940 | 470 | 61.5% | |
| 1950 | 478 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 551 | 15.3% | |
| 1970 | 610 | 10.7% | |
| 1980 | 788 | 29.2% | |
| 1990 | 854 | 8.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,153 | 35.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,235 | 7.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,656 | 34.1% | |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 1,656 people living in Charlotte. There were 537 households, which are groups of people living together. Also, 329 families lived in the town.
This table shows the different racial groups in Charlotte based on the 2020 census:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,448 | 87.44% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 110 | 6.64% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.3% |
| Other/Mixed | 42 | 2.54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 2.96% |
Famous Person from Near Charlotte
- Oscar Robertson – A very famous basketball player who is in the Basketball Hall of Fame. He was born in a nearby community called Promise Land.
See also
In Spanish: Charlotte (Tennessee) para niños
