Fincastle, Tennessee facts for kids
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Fincastle, Tennessee
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 Fincastle, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Campbell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.65 sq mi (9.46 km2) |
| • Land | 3.65 sq mi (9.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,611 |
| • Density | 441.01/sq mi (170.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
37766
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1284257 |
Fincastle is a small community in Campbell County, Tennessee, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" because it's a specific area that the government counts for population. However, it is not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2010, about 1,618 people lived there.
This community was once known as Glade Springs. Later, it was named Fincastle after a town in Virginia. Many of the first people who settled here came from that Virginia town.
Where is Fincastle Located?
Fincastle is found in the Powell Valley. It is along State Route 63. This route is northeast of LaFollette. It is also southwest of Speedwell.
To the north, you can see Cumberland Mountain rising high. A few miles to the south, you will find Norris Lake.
How Many People Live in Fincastle?
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| 2010 | 1,618 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,611 | −0.4% | |
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According to the 2020 United States census, 1,611 people lived in Fincastle. There were 597 households in the community. About 361 families made their homes there.
Most of the people living in Fincastle are White. A small number of people are Black or African American. There are also some Native American residents. Other groups include people of mixed races and those who identify as Hispanic or Latino.
See also
In Spanish: Fincastle (Tennessee) para niños
