Sango, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sango
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 Sango
Location in Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Montgomery |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1300782 |
Sango is a small, unincorporated community in the southeastern part of Montgomery County, Tennessee. It is located about 5 miles east of Clarksville. Sango is also close to Interstate 24, making it about a 30-minute drive northwest of Nashville.
This area was once mostly farmland. However, many new homes have been built there recently. Sango offers a good quality of life compared to similar towns nearby.
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What is Sango Like Today?
Sango is not an official town or city. This means it does not have clear borders. It generally covers the area from U.S. Route 41A to just past Interstate 24. Even without official borders, Sango is known for its growing neighborhoods.
How Sango is Growing
In the past, Sango was mainly a rural area. It had a lot of excellent farmland. Over the last few years, many new housing developments have been built. This has changed Sango from a quiet farming area to a place with more homes and people.
Sango's History with Tobacco
For a long time, tobacco was a very important crop in Sango. Farmers grew tobacco from before the Civil War until at least 1990.
Types of Tobacco Grown
Farmers in Sango grew different kinds of tobacco. These included burley tobacco and some flue-cured tobacco. They also grew high-quality dark-fired tobacco. This special tobacco was cured using wood smoke. It was grown throughout Montgomery County, including Sango.
The Tobacco Wars in Sango
From 1904 to 1908, there were conflicts known as the "tobacco wars." These fights were between farmers and a large tobacco company. A key event happened in eastern Sango. It took place at the intersection of Bagwell and Sango Roads. Farmers, sometimes called "Night Riders," fought against agents of the tobacco company.
