Meigs County, Tennessee
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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]
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Meigs County | |
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Coordinates: 35°31′N 84°49′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Tennessee |
Founded | 1836 |
Named for | Return J. Meigs[1] |
Seat | Decatur |
Largest town | Decatur |
Area | |
• Total | 217 sq mi (560 km2) |
• Land | 195 sq mi (510 km2) |
• Water | 22 sq mi (60 km2) 10% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 12,758 |
• Density | 60/sq mi (20/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 4th |
Website | www |
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It is a component of the Athens, Tennessee Micropolitan Area.[4]