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Mansfield, Tennessee
Mansfield, Tennessee is located in Tennessee
Mansfield, Tennessee
Mansfield, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Mansfield, Tennessee is located in the United States
Mansfield, Tennessee
Mansfield, Tennessee
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Tennessee
County Henry
Area
 • Total 36.52 sq mi (94.6 km2)
 • Land 36.52 sq mi (94.6 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
459 ft (140 m)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total 766
 • Density 20/sq mi (8/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38236
Area code(s) 731
GNIS feature ID 1292594

Mansfield is a small place located in Henry County, Tennessee, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

Discovering Mansfield, Tennessee

Mansfield is a quiet spot in the state of Tennessee. It offers a glimpse into rural American life. While it doesn't have a mayor or city council, it's still a real place where people live and work.

Where is Mansfield Located?

Mansfield is found in the northwestern part of Tennessee. It is part of Henry County, which is known for its beautiful natural areas. The community is situated in the Central Time Zone. This means its clocks are set to Central Standard Time (CST) for most of the year. During summer, it switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT).

Geographical Details

Mansfield sits at an elevation of about 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. Its coordinates are 36 degrees, 10 minutes, 38 seconds North latitude and 88 degrees, 17 minutes, 10 seconds West longitude. The area covers about 36.52 square miles (94.59 square kilometers) of land. There is no significant water area within its boundaries.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a settlement that does not have its own separate local government. Instead, it is governed directly by the county or a larger regional authority. This is different from a city or town, which has its own elected officials and local laws.

How Communities Are Governed

In an unincorporated community like Mansfield, services such as roads, police, and fire protection are usually provided by the county. Residents still pay taxes, but those taxes go to the county government. This type of community often has a smaller population and a more rural feel.

Life in Mansfield

As of 2012, about 766 people called Mansfield home. This makes it a small, close-knit community. The population density is around 20 people per square mile. This means there's plenty of open space.

Connecting with Mansfield

If you wanted to send mail to Mansfield, the ZIP code is 38236. For phone calls, the area code is 731. These numbers help connect Mansfield to the rest of the world.

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