Williston, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Williston, Tennessee
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Williston city limits
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Location of Williston in Fayette County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Fayette |
| Incorporated | 1970 |
| Named for | Henry Willis, early resident |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 349 |
| • Density | 211.39/sq mi (81.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38076
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| Area code(s) | 901 |
| FIPS code | 47-81020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304614 |
Williston is a small city located in Fayette County, Tennessee, in the United States. It was officially made a city in 1970. The city was named after Henry Willis, who was one of the first people to live there.
In 2020, about 349 people lived in Williston. This makes it a very small community.
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About Williston
Where Williston Is Located
Williston is found in the southern part of Fayette County. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 35.158955 degrees North and -89.373328 degrees West.
The city covers an area of about 4.28 square kilometers (or 1.65 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Getting Around Williston
Two main roads pass through Williston: Tennessee State Route 76 and Tennessee State Route 193.
- TN 76 goes north about 6 miles to Somerville, which is the main town of the county. It goes south about 7 miles to Moscow.
- TN 193 goes west about 7 miles to Macon. It also connects to the outer beltway of Memphis, which is about 15 miles away.
Williston's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Williston has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| 1880 | 135 | — | |
| 1980 | 395 | — | |
| 1990 | 427 | 8.1% | |
| 2000 | 341 | −20.1% | |
| 2010 | 395 | 15.8% | |
| 2020 | 349 | −11.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 341 people living in Williston. About 122 homes were counted in the city. The population density was about 210 people per square mile. This means there weren't too many people living close together.
Most people in Williston were White (about 64.81%) or African American (about 33.43%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in Williston in 2000 was 36 years old. About 30.5% of the population was under 18. About 11.1% of the people were 65 years or older.
Notable People
- Robert K. Crane (1919–2010): He was a biochemist. He is famous for discovering something called sodium-glucose cotransport. This is how sugar gets into our bodies. He passed away in Williston.
Images for kids
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A street view in Williston.
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Another view of a street in Williston.
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A building in Williston.
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A quiet road in Williston.
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A sign welcoming visitors to Williston.
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A local building in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Williston (Tennessee) para niños
