Sevier County, Tennessee

Sevier County (/səˈvɪər/ "severe") is a county of the U.S. state of Tennessee. In the 2010 census, 89,889 people lived here.[2] Its county seat and largest city is Sevierville.[3]

Sevier County
County of Sevier
Sevier County Courthouse in Sevierville
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°47′N 83°31′W
Country United States
State Tennessee
FoundedSeptember 28, 1794
Named forJohn Sevier[1]
SeatSevierville
Largest citySevierville
Area
  Total598 sq mi (1,550 km2)
  Land593 sq mi (1,540 km2)
  Water5.2 sq mi (13 km2)  0.9%%
Population
  Estimate 
(2019)
98,250
  Density152/sq mi (59/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.seviercountytn.gov

References

  1. Beulah Duggan Linn, "Sevier County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved: March 29, 2013.
  2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2013.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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