Giles County, Tennessee facts for kids
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Giles County
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Giles County Courthouse in Pulaski
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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 | November 14, 1809 | ||
| Named for | William B. Giles | ||
| Seat | Pulaski | ||
| Largest city | Pulaski | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 611 sq mi (1,580 km2) | ||
| • Land | 611 sq mi (1,580 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) 0.04%% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 30,346  |
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| • Density | 50/sq mi (20/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 4th | ||
Giles County is a county located in the state of Tennessee, USA. As of the 2020 census, about 30,346 people lived there. The main town and county seat is Pulaski.
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History of Giles County
Giles County is named after William Branch Giles. He was a senator from Virginia. Senator Giles helped Tennessee become the 16th state in the United States. He also supported building the county's main town and courthouse. The courthouse has burned down four times over the years. The building you see today was finished in 1909.
One important person from Giles County was James McCallum. He was a leader for the Tennessee Masons, a group known for its community work. He also served in the Confederate Congress and was a mayor. James McCallum lived in Giles County for 70 years.
Before Giles County was formed, this area was part of Williamson County. Later, it became part of Maury County in 1807. On November 14, 1809, Giles County was officially created. This happened when the state government passed a law. For a few years, almost half of the new county was in Chickasaw territory.
Geography of Giles County
Giles County covers a total area of about 611 square miles. Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.2 square miles, is covered by water.
Counties Near Giles County
Giles County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Maury County (to the north)
- Marshall County (to the northeast)
- Lincoln County (to the east)
- Limestone County, Alabama (to the south)
- Lauderdale County, Alabama (to the southwest)
- Lawrence County (to the west)
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 4,546 | — | |
| 1820 | 12,558 | 176.2% | |
| 1830 | 18,703 | 48.9% | |
| 1840 | 21,494 | 14.9% | |
| 1850 | 25,949 | 20.7% | |
| 1860 | 26,166 | 0.8% | |
| 1870 | 32,413 | 23.9% | |
| 1880 | 36,014 | 11.1% | |
| 1890 | 34,957 | −2.9% | |
| 1900 | 33,035 | −5.5% | |
| 1910 | 32,629 | −1.2% | |
| 1920 | 30,948 | −5.2% | |
| 1930 | 28,016 | −9.5% | |
| 1940 | 29,240 | 4.4% | |
| 1950 | 26,961 | −7.8% | |
| 1960 | 22,410 | −16.9% | |
| 1970 | 22,138 | −1.2% | |
| 1980 | 24,265 | 9.6% | |
| 1990 | 25,741 | 6.1% | |
| 2000 | 29,447 | 14.4% | |
| 2010 | 29,485 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 | 30,346 | 2.9% | |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 30,346 people living in Giles County. There were 11,904 households and 7,807 families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 24,920 | 82.12% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,927 | 9.65% |
| Native American | 113 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 176 | 0.58% |
| Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,473 | 4.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 728 | 2.4% |
Transportation in Giles County
Local Airport
Abernathy Field is an airport that anyone can use. It is owned by Giles County and the City of Pulaski. The airport is located about three nautical miles (about 6 kilometers) southwest of Pulaski's main business area.
Towns and Communities
Giles County has several cities, one town, and many smaller, unincorporated communities.
Cities in Giles County
- Ardmore (part of this city is in Giles County)
- Elkton
- Minor Hill
- Pulaski (This is the county seat, where the main government offices are.)
Town in Giles County
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller places that are not officially cities or towns.
- Aspen Hill
- Aymett Town
- Beech Hill
- Berea
- Campbellsville
- Five Points
- Frankewing
- Goodspring
- Liberty Hill
- Olivet
- Prospect
- Waco
- Weakley
Famous People from Giles County
Many notable people have connections to Giles County:
- Aaron V. Brown: He was the Governor of Tennessee from 1845 to 1847. He lived in Giles County.
- Neill S. Brown: He was also a Governor of Tennessee, serving from 1847 to 1849. He was born in Giles County.
- John C. Brown: Another Governor of Tennessee, from 1871 to 1875. He was born here too.
- Walter Herschel Beech: He helped start Beechcraft Aircraft, a well-known airplane company. He was born in Giles County.
- Cully Cobb: A pioneer in Southern agriculture and a publisher. He was an editor for Progressive Farmer magazine.
- John Crowe Ransom: A famous educator, writer, poet, and literary critic. He was born in Giles County.
- James David Vaughan: A music teacher, composer, and publisher of songbooks. He founded the Vaughan Conservatory of Music. He was born in Giles County.
- Archibald Wright: He was a Justice on the Tennessee Supreme Court for many years. He grew up in Giles County.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Giles (Tennessee) para niños
