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Obion, Tennessee
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Obion (SR 183)
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Location of Obion in Obion County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Obion |
| Established | 1872 |
| Named for | Obion River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 991 |
| • Density | 768.22/sq mi (296.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38240
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-55240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1269838 |
Obion is a small town in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. It is located along the Obion River. In 2020, about 991 people lived there. Obion is part of the larger Union City area.
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History of Obion
The community of Obion started in 1872. It was built on land owned by William M. Wilson. At first, it was called Obion Station.
The town became a stop on the Chesapeake, Ohio & Southwestern Railroad. This helped the town grow.
Where is Obion?
Obion is located in the western part of Tennessee. Its exact spot is 36.265406 degrees North and 89.192299 degrees West.
The town covers an area of about 1.2 square miles (3.34 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Facts
The number of people living in Obion has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 660 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,034 | 56.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,293 | 25.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,376 | 6.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,100 | −20.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,151 | 4.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,212 | 5.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,097 | −9.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,010 | −7.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,282 | 26.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,241 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,134 | −8.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,119 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 991 | −11.4% | |
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In 2020, there were 991 people living in Obion. These people lived in 514 households. About 316 families called Obion home.
What Does Obion Make?
Obion is home to a large plant that makes ethanol. This plant is run by Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. It can produce 120 million gallons of ethanol each year. Ethanol is a type of fuel often mixed with gasoline.
Radio Stations
You can listen to these radio stations in Obion:
- WENK-AM 1240 plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
- WWGY 99.3 plays "Today's Best Music." It also features the Ace & TJ in the morning.
Schools in Obion
Students in Obion attend schools that are part of the Obion County School District.
See also
In Spanish: Obion (Tennessee) para niños
