Humphreys County, Tennessee
Humphreys County is a county located in the western part of Middle Tennessee, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,990. Its county seat is Waverly.
Humphreys County | |
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Humphreys County Courthouse in Waverly | |
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
Tennessee's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°02′N 87°46′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Founded | 1809 |
| Named for | Parry Wayne Humphreys |
| Seat | Waverly |
| Largest city | Waverly |
| Area | |
| • Total | 557 sq mi (1,440 km2) |
| • Land | 531 sq mi (1,380 km2) |
| • Water | 26 sq mi (70 km2) 4.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 18,990 |
| • Density | 34/sq mi (13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 7th |
| Website | www |
The county is named after American jurist and politician Parry Wayne Humphreys. It was established in 1809 from the southern portion of Stewart County.
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