Silerton, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Silerton, Tennessee
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Location of Silerton in Chester County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Counties | Hardeman, Chester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 427 ft (137 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 97 |
| • Density | 145.21/sq mi (56.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38377
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-68560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1303620 |
Silerton is a small town located in the western part of Tennessee. It is found in both Hardeman County and Chester County. In 2010, about 111 people lived there.
Contents
Discovering Silerton's Past
How Silerton Began
Silerton was founded by members of the Siler family. In 1869, several Siler family members bought land here. They had moved from a place called Siler City, North Carolina. Many people living in Silerton today are still related to these early families.
The Railroad and Town Growth
A big change happened in 1917 when the Gulf, Mobile and Northern Railroad came to Silerton. This made Silerton a "railroad town." The train station was named after the Siler family because they owned many important businesses. The town's name was later changed to "Silerton" to avoid confusion with another nearby town. Silerton also became a center for trading timber (wood). In 1923, Silerton officially became a town.
Exploring Silerton's Location
Where is Silerton?
Silerton is mostly located in the northeastern part of Hardeman County. A small section of the town also reaches into Chester County.
Roads and Travel
Tennessee State Route 125 runs through Silerton. This road can take you southwest about 14 miles to Bolivar, which is the main town in Hardeman County. If you go north on the road, you will reach TN 100 after about 4 miles.
Town Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Silerton covers an area of about 1.7 square kilometers (0.67 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Understanding Silerton's People
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Silerton has changed quite a bit over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 88 | — | |
| 1940 | 291 | 230.7% | |
| 1950 | 121 | −58.4% | |
| 1960 | 84 | −30.6% | |
| 1970 | 88 | 4.8% | |
| 1980 | 100 | 13.6% | |
| 1990 | 59 | −41.0% | |
| 2000 | 60 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 111 | 85.0% | |
| 2020 | 97 | −12.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 60 people living in Silerton. These people lived in 28 different homes, and 15 of these were families.
Who Lives in Silerton?
In 2000, all the people living in Silerton were White. About 25% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Nearly half of the homes (46.4%) were married couples living together. About 39% of all homes had just one person living in them. Many of these single-person homes (28.6%) were people aged 65 or older.
The average home in Silerton had about 2.14 people. For families, the average size was about 2.69 people.
Age Groups in Town
In 2000, the people in Silerton were spread out across different age groups:
- About 23% were under 18 years old.
- About 3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 22% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Silerton was 43 years old.
Fun Events in Silerton
Annual Celebrations
Silerton hosts two special events each year that bring the community together:
- A Fourth of July celebration takes place in the summer.
- A Children's Christmas Parade is held in December.
See also
In Spanish: Silerton para niños
