Meigs County, Tennessee

Meigs County
Meigs County Courthouse in Decatur
Meigs County Courthouse in Decatur
Map of Tennessee highlighting Meigs County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Map of the United States highlighting Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°31′N 84°49′W / 35.51°N 84.81°W / 35.51; -84.81
Country United States
State Tennessee
Founded1836
Named forReturn J. Meigs[1]
SeatDecatur
Largest townDecatur
Area
 • Total217 sq mi (560 km2)
 • Land195 sq mi (510 km2)
 • Water22 sq mi (60 km2)  10%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total12,758 Increase
 • Density60/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.meigscounty.org

Meigs County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,758.[2] Its county seat is Decatur.[3]

It is a component of the Athens, Tennessee Micropolitan Area.[4]

  1. ^ Ann Toplovich, "Meigs County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved: March 11, 2013.
  2. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ https://tnsdc.utk.edu/2023/08/21/new-metropolitan-and-micropolitan-area-boundaries-include-changes-for-eight-tennessee-counties/

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