Stanton, Tennessee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stanton, Tennessee
Town
Location of Stanton in Haywood County, Tennessee.
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
County	Haywood
Government
• Type	Mayor-aldermanic
Area
• Total	0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2)
• Land	0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	315 ft (96 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	417
• Density	808.14/sq mi (311.93/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	38069
Area code(s)	731
FIPS code	47-70820
GNIS feature ID	1303800

Stanton is a small town located in Haywood County, Tennessee. In 2020, about 417 people lived there. The town's population has changed over the years, with 615 residents in 2000 and 452 in 2010.

Geography of Stanton

Stanton is found at a specific spot on the map: 35.462463 degrees North and -89.401253 degrees West. This means it's in the northern part of the world and west of the main longitude line.

The United States Census Bureau says that Stanton covers a total area of about 1.3 square kilometers (0.5 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.

History of Stanton

How Stanton Started

The town of Stanton began in the early 1830s. A man named Joseph Blackwell Stanton bought the land for about $3.50 per acre. He was important in the area and made sure that the railroad line would pass through his property. Because of the railroad, many families moved to this new community from a nearby place called Wesley.

The first businesses in Stanton included a train depot run by Corydon Spencer and a store owned by F.W. Chaney. Mr. Chaney also became the town's first postmaster. Joseph Blackwell Stanton passed away soon after the town started growing. His land went to his daughter, who was married to Colonel Nathan Adams. They began selling lots in the town, and more businesses and homes moved from Wesley to Stanton.

Early Town Life and Rules

Mrs. Adams was very against the sale of alcohol. She made sure there was a rule preventing the sale of whiskey in Stanton. An old hotel used to be in the downtown area. The first church, a Baptist church, was built on land given by Mr. Chaney. This church also served as the town's first school.

Later, a Methodist church was built on land given by Mr. Somervell. Its members came from the Methodist church in Wesley. The Presbyterian church was built in 1872, and the Church of Christ was started in 1952. The Masonic Lodge was built in 1871. The top floor was used by the Masons, and the bottom floor was a school.

Stanton During the Civil War

During the Civil War, many soldiers from Stanton joined the Confederate Army. At one point, Union General W. H. L. Wallace and his soldiers camped near Corydon Spencer's property. They were fired upon by Confederate troops. General Wallace was reportedly angry and wanted to destroy the town. However, Mr. Spencer talked him out of it, saving Stanton from being burned down.

Challenges and Recovery

Even though the town was saved from the Union army, Stanton faced two big fires later on. In 1874, a fire destroyed the lower part of the business area. Much of it was rebuilt with bricks. Another part of town, which had not been updated, was largely destroyed in a fire in 1922.

The town also suffered during the yellow fever epidemic of 1878. While not many people died in Stanton from the disease, many families were scared and left the area. One person who did die was John J. Ashe, who had moved to Memphis but returned to Stanton to help the sick.

After these tough times, Stanton recovered and continued to grow. Many new homes and businesses were built. In 1927, Stanton officially became an incorporated town within Haywood County. The town had tried to become incorporated in the 1880s, but that plan did not last.

Population Changes

Stanton's population has changed over many years. Here's a look at how many people lived there at different times:

• 1880: 254 people
• 1890: 250 people
• 1930: 503 people
• 1940: 500 people
• 1950: 503 people
• 1960: 458 people
• 1970: 372 people
• 1980: 540 people
• 1990: 487 people
• 2000: 615 people
• 2010: 452 people
• 2020: 417 people

Who Lives in Stanton?

The 2020 census showed the different groups of people living in Stanton. Most residents are Black or African American, making up about 68.59% of the population. White residents make up about 29.02%. There are also smaller numbers of Native American, Asian, and multiracial residents. A small percentage of the population is Hispanic or Latino.

Economy of Stanton

A Big Project: Blue Oval City

A very large piece of land, about 3,836 acres (1,552 hectares), near Stanton has been set aside for a huge industrial project. This area is called a "megasite." It is meant for a very large factory or business, like a car assembly plant. In September 2009, the state of Tennessee approved spending $40 million to buy this land.

On September 27, 2021, it was announced that Ford and SK Innovation would build a massive complex at this megasite. This complex is named "Blue Oval City". It is designed to make electric vehicles and their batteries. This project cost about $5.6 billion, making it the most expensive single investment in Tennessee's history. It is expected to create around 5,700 jobs. The facility began operations in 2025.

See also

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