Henderson County, Tennessee
Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 27,842. Its county seat is Lexington. The county was founded in 1821 and named for James Henderson, a soldier in the War of 1812.
Henderson County | |
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Henderson County Courthouse in Lexington | |
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Seal | |
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
Tennessee's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°39′N 88°23′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Founded | 1821 |
| Named for | James Henderson |
| Seat | Lexington |
| Largest city | Lexington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 526 sq mi (1,360 km2) |
| • Land | 520 sq mi (1,300 km2) |
| • Water | 5.8 sq mi (15 km2) 1.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 27,842 |
| • Density | 53/sq mi (20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 8th |
| Website | hendersoncountytn |
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