Maury City, Tennessee facts for kids
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Maury City, Tennessee
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Location of Maury City in Crockett County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Crockett |
| First settled | 1879 |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Received Town Charter | September 7, 1915 |
| Named for | Abram Poindexter Maury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 583 |
| • Density | 517.76/sq mi (199.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38050
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-46540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1292965 |
Maury City is a small town located in Crockett County, Tennessee. In 2020, about 583 people lived there. Many local people say the town's name like "Murray City."
History of Maury City
Maury City gets its name from Abram Poindexter Maury. He was an important person who worked in the government for Tennessee. The town was first settled in 1876. This happened because people thought a railroad would be built there. Even though some tracks were laid, the train never really started running regularly.
The town officially began in 1906. It became an incorporated city in 1911. Then, in 1915, it received its special town charter. This charter gave it the right to govern itself.
A famous historian named Charles P. Roland was born in Maury City in 1918. He wrote many books about the Civil War and the southern United States. His father was a schoolteacher in the town.
Geography and Location
Maury City is found in western Tennessee. It is located where two main roads meet: State Route 88 and State Route 189. The town is northwest of Jackson and southeast of Dyersburg.
State Route 88 connects Maury City to Alamo in the east. It also connects to the Halls area in the west. State Route 189 goes north from Maury City to Friendship.
The United States Census Bureau says that Maury City covers about 1.1 square miles (2.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
Maury City has seen its population change over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 452 | — | |
| 1930 | 425 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 412 | −3.1% | |
| 1950 | 553 | 34.2% | |
| 1960 | 624 | 12.8% | |
| 1970 | 813 | 30.3% | |
| 1980 | 989 | 21.6% | |
| 1990 | 782 | −20.9% | |
| 2000 | 704 | −10.0% | |
| 2010 | 674 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 583 | −13.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 704 people living in Maury City. There were 301 homes and 195 families. The town had a mix of people from different backgrounds. Most residents were White, and a significant number were African American. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino origin.
About 22.6% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 16.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 39 years.
See also
In Spanish: Maury City para niños
