Stewart County, Tennessee facts for kids
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Stewart County
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Stewart County Courthouse in Dover
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Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Tennessee |
| Founded | 1803 |
| Named for | Duncan Stewart |
| Seat | Dover |
| Largest city | Dover |
| Area | |
| • Total | 493 sq mi (1,280 km2) |
| • Land | 459 sq mi (1,190 km2) |
| • Water | 34 sq mi (90 km2) 6.8%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,657  |
| • Density | 29/sq mi (11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 7th |
Stewart County is a place in the northwestern part of Middle Tennessee, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 13,657 people lived there. The main town, or 'county seat,' is Dover. Stewart County is also part of the bigger Clarksville area.
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History of Stewart County
Stewart County was formed in 1803. It was named after Duncan Stewart, an important early settler and lawmaker. The first county court meeting happened in March 1804. People from North Carolina started settling here around 1795. They came after the American Revolutionary War. These settlers moved into areas where Native American groups, like the Cherokee, had lived.
Stewart County in the Civil War
During the American Civil War, a big battle happened here. It was called the Battle of Fort Donelson. This battle took place in February 1862. Union soldiers took control of the state. They captured many important places.
In August 1862, Union forces partly burned Dover. This was the county seat. They did this to stop Confederate soldiers from taking it back. Another battle, called the Battle of Dover, happened in February 1863.
There was a cave called Tobaccoport Saltpeter Cave. People mined it for saltpeter. Saltpeter is a key ingredient in gunpowder. It was likely mined during the Civil War. The Union took control of this area early in the war.
Geography of Stewart County
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Stewart County covers about 493 square miles. Most of this is land, about 459 square miles. The rest, about 34 square miles, is water. The county is in a hilly part of the Highland Rim.
The Cumberland River flows through the county. This river is part of Lake Barkley. The Tennessee River forms the county's western border. This river is part of Kentucky Lake. About 44% of the land here is controlled by government agencies.
Counties Near Stewart County
Stewart County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Trigg County, Kentucky (north)
- Christian County, Kentucky (northeast)
- Montgomery County (east)
- Houston County (south)
- Benton County (southwest)
- Henry County (west)
- Calloway County, Kentucky (northwest)
Protected Natural Areas
Stewart County has several protected natural areas. These places help keep nature safe.
- Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge
- Fort Donelson National Battlefield (part of it)
- Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (part of it)
State Protected Areas
There are also state-protected areas:
- Barkley Wildlife Management Area
- Stewart State Forest
Population of Stewart County
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 4,262 | — | |
| 1820 | 8,397 | 97.0% | |
| 1830 | 6,968 | −17.0% | |
| 1840 | 8,587 | 23.2% | |
| 1850 | 9,719 | 13.2% | |
| 1860 | 9,896 | 1.8% | |
| 1870 | 12,019 | 21.5% | |
| 1880 | 12,690 | 5.6% | |
| 1890 | 12,193 | −3.9% | |
| 1900 | 15,224 | 24.9% | |
| 1910 | 14,860 | −2.4% | |
| 1920 | 14,664 | −1.3% | |
| 1930 | 13,278 | −9.5% | |
| 1940 | 13,549 | 2.0% | |
| 1950 | 9,175 | −32.3% | |
| 1960 | 7,851 | −14.4% | |
| 1970 | 7,319 | −6.8% | |
| 1980 | 8,665 | 18.4% | |
| 1990 | 9,479 | 9.4% | |
| 2000 | 12,370 | 30.5% | |
| 2010 | 13,324 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 13,657 | 2.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2014 |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, there were 13,657 people living in Stewart County. There were 5,178 households. About 3,355 of these were families.
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 12,321 | 90.22% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 171 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 74 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.56% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
| Other/Mixed | 677 | 4.96% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 336 | 2.46% |
Media and News
Stewart County has its own radio stations and a newspaper.
Radio Stations
- WTPR-FM 101.7 - Plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time"
- WTPR-AM 710 - Also plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time"
- WRQR-FM 105.5 - Plays "Today's Best Music"
Newspaper
- The Stewart County Standard
Towns and Communities
Stewart County has a main city, a few towns, and smaller communities.
City
- Dover (This is the county seat, the main town for county government.)
Towns
- Cumberland City
- Tennessee Ridge (Most of this town is in Houston County.)
Smaller Communities (Unincorporated)
These are smaller places that are not officially cities or towns.
- Bear Spring
- Big Rock
- Bumpus Mills
- Indian Mound
- Leatherwood
Old or "Ghost" Towns
These are places where people used to live, but now they are mostly empty.
- Model
- Tharpe
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Stewart (Tennessee) para niños
