Gibson County | |
|---|---|
 Gibson County Courthouse in Trenton | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
 Tennessee's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°00′N 88°56′W / 36°N 88.93°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Tennessee |
| Founded | 1823 |
| Named for | John H. Gibson |
| Seat | Trenton |
| Largest city | Milan |
| Area | |
• Total | 604 sq mi (1,560 km2) |
| • Land | 603 sq mi (1,560 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2 km2) 0.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 50,429  |
| • Density | 82/sq mi (32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 8th |
Gibson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 50,429.[1] Its county seat is Trenton.[2] The county was formed in 1823 and named for John H. Gibson, a soldier of the Natchez Expedition and the Creek War.[3]
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Gibson County, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Fred Culp, "Gibson County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved: June 28, 2013.