Lewisburg, Tennessee facts for kids
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Lewisburg, Tennessee
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The town square in Lewisburg
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| Motto(s):
"The CENTER of Southern Middle Tennessee"
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Location of Lewisburg in Marshall County, Tennessee
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 Lewisburg, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Tennessee | ||||
| County | Marshall | ||||
| Incorporated | 1837 | ||||
| Named for | Meriwhether Lewis | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 14.05 sq mi (36.39 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 14.04 sq mi (36.37 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 12,288 | ||||
| • Density | 874.96/sq mi (337.83/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||||
| ZIP code |
37091
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| Area code(s) | 931 | ||||
| FIPS code | 47-41860 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 1291094 | ||||
Lewisburg is a city in Tennessee, located in the middle part of the state. It's the main town, or county seat, of Marshall County. In 2020, about 12,288 people lived here.
Lewisburg is about 50 miles south of Nashville and 52 miles north of Huntsville, Alabama. People living here can easily visit these bigger cities using I-65.
The city was named after the famous explorer Meriwether Lewis. By 1838, Lewisburg already had its own newspaper and a bank. The downtown area looks like many other small towns in the southern United States. It has a courthouse in the center of a town square, surrounded by shops and businesses. There are also shopping centers on the east and west sides of town.
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Geography and Location
Lewisburg is located at 35°26′57″N 86°47′35″W / 35.44917°N 86.79306°W.
The city covers an area of about 11.7 square miles (30.3 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
History of Lewisburg
Early Settlements and Founding
The area where Lewisburg and Marshall County are located was first settled by Native Americans. Later, in the 1780s, soldiers who fought in the American Revolutionary War received land here from the State of North Carolina.
Marshall County was officially created in 1836 by the Tennessee General Assembly. The county was named to honor John Marshall, who was a very important judge in the early United States. The law that created the county also said that its main town should be named Lewisburg. This was to remember the explorer Meriwether Lewis. Lewisburg became an official city in 1837. The land for the city, about 50 acres, was given for public use.
Growth and Development
Until 1925, Lewisburg was mainly a center for trading and shipping. Farmers would bring their livestock (like cows and horses) and farm products here to sell and send to other places.
Marshall County is also important because three people from the county have served as the Governor of Tennessee. These governors were Henry Horton, Jim Nance McCord, and Buford Ellington.
Today, Lewisburg and Marshall County are home to several well-known businesses. Even though some jobs have been lost recently, the area still has a strong workforce. Lewisburg is also the worldwide headquarters for the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association. This organization is dedicated to the famous Tennessee Walking Horse breed.
Population and Demographics
The population of Lewisburg has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how it has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 322 | — | |
| 1880 | 460 | 42.9% | |
| 1890 | 631 | 37.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,421 | 125.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,830 | 28.8% | |
| 1920 | 2,711 | 48.1% | |
| 1930 | 3,112 | 14.8% | |
| 1940 | 3,582 | 15.1% | |
| 1950 | 5,164 | 44.2% | |
| 1960 | 6,338 | 22.7% | |
| 1970 | 7,207 | 13.7% | |
| 1980 | 8,760 | 21.5% | |
| 1990 | 9,879 | 12.8% | |
| 2000 | 10,413 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 11,100 | 6.6% | |
| 2020 | 12,288 | 10.7% | |
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Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 12,288 people living in Lewisburg. These people lived in 4,394 households, which included 2,758 families.
The census also looks at the different groups of people living in a city. Here's a quick look at the racial makeup of Lewisburg in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 8,579 | 69.82% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,555 | 12.65% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.75% |
| Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 661 | 5.38% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,347 | 10.96% |
Education in Lewisburg
Students in Lewisburg attend schools that are part of the Marshall County Schools system. This includes Marshall County High School.
Notable People from Lewisburg
Many interesting people have connections to Lewisburg:
- Buford Ellington (1907–1972): A politician who lived in Lewisburg and served as the governor of Tennessee.
- Marcus Haislip (born 1980): A professional basketball player who played for teams like Gaziantep Basketbol.
- Dont'a Hightower (born 1990): A professional football player for the New England Patriots. He was born and grew up in Lewisburg and won three Super Bowl championships.
- Henry Horton (1866–1934): A farmer and politician who lived here and also served as the governor of Tennessee.
- Jason Maxwell (born 1972): A former professional baseball player. He played as an infielder, mostly for the Chicago Cubs starting in 1998.
- Jim Nance McCord (1879–1968): He was the mayor of Lewisburg from 1916 to 1942. He also published a local newspaper and served as the governor of Tennessee from 1945 to 1949.
- Grady Martin (1929–2001): A talented musician who played rockabilly and country music in recording sessions.
Media
Lewisburg has its own radio station:
- WJJM 94.3 FM
See also
In Spanish: Lewisburg (Tennessee) para niños
