Cottontown, Tennessee facts for kids
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Cottontown, Tennessee
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 Cottontown, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sumner, Robertson |
| Founded | 1795 |
| Named for | Capt. Thomas Cotton (1748-1795) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.51 sq mi (9.09 km2) |
| • Land | 3.51 sq mi (9.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 397 |
| • Density | 113.11/sq mi (43.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1281368 |
Cottontown is a small community in Tennessee, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place." This means it's a recognized area but doesn't have its own local government like a city.
Cottontown is located in both Sumner and Robertson counties. In 2020, about 370 people lived there. You can find Cottontown along State Route 25, which is northwest of the nearby town of Gallatin. The community also has its own post office with the ZIP code 37048.
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History of Cottontown
Ancient People in the Area
Long ago, the area where Cottontown is now was home to the Mississippian people. These were ancient Native Americans who lived in large settlements. One important site from their time, called the Castalian Springs Mound, is located near Cottontown.
Later, the Shawnee people used to hunt and trade in the Cumberland River area. However, in the early 1700s, the Cherokee people moved into the region and became the main Native American group there.
The Cotton Family's Start
Cottontown gets its name from Thomas Cotton, who lived from 1748 to 1795. He was the person who founded the community in 1795. Thomas Cotton was a Captain in the militia from North Carolina. He was one of many settlers who received land in this area. This land was given to them for their service during the Revolutionary War.
Records from 1792 show that Thomas Cotton owned a large amount of land, about 1,280 acres, in Sumner County.
Important Old Buildings
- King Homestead
- The Bridal House is an old log cabin. People believe it was built in 1819. Moore Carter Cotton built this house as a special wedding gift for his daughter, Elizabeth Frances “Betsy” Cotton (1804–1852). She received it when she married Richard Hobdy (1794–1851). Today, the Tennessee Historical Commission helps protect and preserve this house as a historic site.
See also
In Spanish: Cottontown para niños
