Henderson County | |
|---|---|
 Henderson County Courthouse in Lexington | |
 Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
 Tennessee's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°39′N 88°23′W / 35.65°N 88.39°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 |
Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 27,842.[1] Its county seat is Lexington.[2] The county was founded in 1821 and named for James Henderson, a soldier in the War of 1812.[3]
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ W.C. Crooks, "Henderson County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved: October 17, 2013.