Clay County, Tennessee

county in Tennessee, United States

Clay County is a county in Tennessee.

Clay County
Clay County Courthouse in Celina
Clay County Courthouse in Celina
Map of Tennessee highlighting Clay County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Map of the United States highlighting Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°33′N 85°32′W / 36.55°N 85.54°W / 36.55; -85.54
Country United States
State Tennessee
Founded1870
Named forHenry Clay[1]
SeatCelina
Largest cityCelina
Area
 • Total259 sq mi (670 km2)
 • Land237 sq mi (610 km2)
 • Water23 sq mi (60 km2)  8.8%
Population
 • Total7,581
 • Density33/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitedalehollowlake.org

References change

  1. Origins Of Tennessee County Names, Tennessee Blue Book 2005-2006, pages 508-513.
  2. "QuickFacts: Clay County, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 9, 2023.