Oak Hill, Tennessee facts for kids
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Oak Hill
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Location of Oak Hill in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Davidson |
| Incorporated | 1952 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-commission government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.96 sq mi (20.61 km2) |
| • Land | 7.84 sq mi (20.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,891 |
| • Density | 623.45/sq mi (240.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 47-54780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1296134 |
Oak Hill is a city located in Davidson County, Tennessee. In 2010, about 4,529 people lived there. A very important building, the Tennessee Governor's Mansion, is also in Oak Hill. Even though the city is part of the larger Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, it still has its own local government.
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A Look Back at Oak Hill's History
Back in the 1790s, a judge named John Overton started a horse farm in Oak Hill. It was called Travellers Rest. After World War II, many new people moved to Oak Hill. More homes were built, and the area grew quickly.
Oak Hill officially became a city in 1952. This happened just before the governments of Davidson County and Nashville joined together.
Where is Oak Hill?
Oak Hill is a city with a total area of about 20.6 square kilometers (7.96 square miles). Most of this area, about 20.3 square kilometers (7.84 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.11 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 4,490 | — | |
| 1970 | 4,645 | 3.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,609 | −0.8% | |
| 1990 | 4,301 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 4,493 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,529 | 0.8% | |
| 2020 | 4,891 | 8.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,493 people living in Oak Hill. There were 1,816 households, which are groups of people living in the same home. Most of these households were families. The population density was about 570 people per square mile.
The city's population has changed over the years. In 1960, there were 4,490 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 4,891 people.
Fun Things to Do in Oak Hill
A large part of Radnor Lake State Park is located in Oak Hill. This park is a great place for outdoor activities like hiking and enjoying nature.
Important Places in Oak Hill
One of the most important buildings in Oak Hill is the Tennessee Governor's Mansion. This is where the governor of Tennessee lives.
Schools in Oak Hill
Oak Hill is part of the Metro Nashville Public Schools system. There are both public and private schools within the city limits.
Public schools in Oak Hill include:
- Glendale Elementary School
- John Overton High School
Private schools in Oak Hill include:
- Father Ryan High School (part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville)
- Franklin Road Academy
- Oak Hill School
- Benton Hall Academy
