Henning, Tennessee facts for kids
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Henning, Tennessee
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Location of Henning in Lauderdale County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.47 sq mi (6.40 km2) |
| • Land | 2.47 sq mi (6.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 871 |
| • Density | 353.06/sq mi (136.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38041
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-33360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1287426 |
Henning is a small town located in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States. In 2020, about 871 people lived there.
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Exploring Henning's Past
A significant event in American history, the Battle of Fort Pillow, happened close to Henning. This battle was part of the American Civil War. During this time, soldiers from both the Union Army and the Confederate States Army fought. The Confederates won this particular battle.
Understanding Henning's Location
Henning is found at coordinates 35°40′25″N 89°34′39″W / 35.67361°N 89.57750°W. The town covers an area of about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Earthquake Risk in Henning
Henning is located on the edge of the New Madrid Seismic Zone. This area has a higher chance of experiencing earthquakes compared to many other places.
Henning's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 148 | — | |
| 1890 | 420 | 183.8% | |
| 1910 | 582 | — | |
| 1920 | 495 | −14.9% | |
| 1930 | 639 | 29.1% | |
| 1940 | 415 | −35.1% | |
| 1950 | 493 | 18.8% | |
| 1960 | 466 | −5.5% | |
| 1970 | 605 | 29.8% | |
| 1980 | 638 | 5.5% | |
| 1990 | 802 | 25.7% | |
| 2000 | 970 | 20.9% | |
| 2010 | 945 | −2.6% | |
| 2020 | 871 | −7.8% | |
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In 2020, the town of Henning had 871 residents. There were 491 households and 315 families living in the town. Most of the people living in Henning were Black or African American (about 71%). White people made up about 17% of the population. There were also smaller groups of Native American, mixed-race, and Hispanic or Latino residents.
Learning in Henning: Education System
The schools in Henning are part of the Lauderdale County School District. This district has several schools for different age groups. There is one primary school, two elementary schools, one middle school, one junior high school, and two high schools.
Shawn Kimble is the superintendent, who helps manage all the schools in the district.
Famous People from Henning
Many interesting people have connections to Henning:
- John Henry Barbee was a blues guitarist. He was known for his music in Chicago.
- Ramon Foster played professional football as an offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Erle P. Halliburton was born in Henning. He founded the Halliburton Company, which is a very large company that provides services for oil fields.
- Alex Haley was a famous author. He wrote the book Roots, which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1976. This book was also made into a popular TV show. Henning was the town where he grew up.
- Jim Hickman was a professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1974.
- Noah Lewis was a musician who performed in a jug band.
See also
In Spanish: Henning (Tennessee) para niños
