South Fulton, Tennessee facts for kids
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South Fulton, Tennessee
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The W.W. Morris House, a historic site on State Line Road
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Location of South Fulton in Obion County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Obion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.38 sq mi (8.76 km2) |
| • Land | 3.38 sq mi (8.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,245 |
| • Density | 663.61/sq mi (256.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38257
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-69900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1303727 |
South Fulton is a city located in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. In 2020, about 2,245 people lived there. It is part of the Union City, TN–KY Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's part of a larger area that includes Union City and nearby towns.
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City Location and Size
South Fulton is found at 36.496716 degrees North and -88.879193 degrees West. This is a way to pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 3.38 square miles (8.76 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in South Fulton?
This section looks at the people who live in South Fulton. It shows how the population has changed over many years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 284 | — | |
| 1890 | 623 | 119.4% | |
| 1900 | 455 | −27.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,391 | 205.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,650 | 18.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,988 | 20.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,050 | 3.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,119 | 3.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,512 | 18.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,122 | 24.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,735 | −12.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,688 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,517 | −6.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,354 | −6.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,245 | −4.6% | |
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People in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 2,245 people living in South Fulton. There were 963 households and 563 families in the city.
Most residents, about 79.38%, identified as White (non-Hispanic). About 14.7% of the people were Black or African American (non-Hispanic). Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 1.56% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
A Twin City Connection
South Fulton is known as a twin city with Fulton, Kentucky. These two cities are very close to each other, almost like neighbors.
Together, they used to host a special event called the International Banana Festival. This festival celebrated the fact that the local railroad had a station where bananas were kept cool with ice. These bananas were on their way to northern parts of the country after arriving from New Orleans. A fun tradition was a parade that featured a huge two-ton banana pudding, which was then shared with everyone at the end of the parade route!
The Banana Festival made a comeback in 2011. In 2012, they celebrated its 50th anniversary. This festival usually happens in late September and still includes the famous pudding, along with many seller booths and food stands.
A Look at History
South Fulton was first known by a different name: Jacksonville. This was because the land in the area once belonged to Andrew Jackson, who later became a U.S. President. Records show that Andrew Jackson sold 1,000 acres (about 400 hectares) in northeast Weakley County in 1823.
Jacksonville existed from about 1859 until 1895. That's when South Fulton was officially recognized as a city for the first time.
Schools in the City
Students in South Fulton attend schools that are part of the Obion County School District.
See also
In Spanish: South Fulton (Tennessee) para niños
