Lookout Mountain, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lookout Mountain, Tennessee
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View of the town outside of Point Park
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Location of Lookout Mountain in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamilton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.34 sq mi (3.48 km2) |
| • Land | 1.34 sq mi (3.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,850 ft (560 m) |
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| • Total | 2,058 |
| • Density | 1,532.39/sq mi (591.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
37350
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| FIPS code | 47-43640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1292035 |
| Website | http://www.lookoutmountaintn.org/ |
Lookout Mountain is a small town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. It's home to 2,058 people, according to the 2020 census. This town sits right next to its sister city, Lookout Mountain, Georgia, which is just to the south. Lookout Mountain is part of the larger Chattanooga area, which includes parts of both Tennessee and Georgia.
Where Lookout Mountain Is Located
Lookout Mountain is located at specific coordinates: 34.996442 degrees North and 85.350810 degrees West. The town covers a total area of about 1.3 square miles (3.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
How Many People Live Here
The number of people living in Lookout Mountain has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 452 residents. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,058 people.
Most of the people living in Lookout Mountain are White (94.51%). There are also smaller groups of Black or African American people (0.63%), Asian people (0.92%), and people of other or mixed races (2.62%). About 1.31% of the population is Hispanic or Latino. In 2020, there were 737 households and 557 families living in the town.
Fun Places to Visit
Lookout Mountain is known for a few interesting spots that visitors enjoy:
- Lookout Mountain Incline Railway: This is a very steep railway that takes you up and down the side of Lookout Mountain. It's a fun way to see the views!
- Point Park and Lookout Mountain Battlefield: This area is part of a national military park. It's a historic site where important battles took place during the American Civil War. You can learn a lot about history here and enjoy beautiful views.
See also
In Spanish: Lookout Mountain (Tennessee) para niños
