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20-635: Obion is a town in Obion County , Tennessee , United States, along the Obion River . The population was 1,119 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Union City , TN– KY Micropolitan Statistical Area . Originally called Obion Station, the community was started in 1872 on land owned by William M. Wilson. The town was a stop on the Chesapeake, Ohio & Southwestern Railroad . Obion

40-480: A female householder with no husband present, and 28.70% were non-families. 25.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.89. In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.40% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 15.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

60-436: Is a 50-acre encyclopedic museum and heritage park with exhibits pertaining to local and national history, military history, art, science, and technology. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 556 square miles (1,440 km ), of which 545 square miles (1,410 km ) is land and 11 square miles (28 km ) (1.9%) is water. It is located in the "rolling hills of northwest Tennessee ". As of

80-526: Is also included in the Martin –Union City, TN Combined Statistical Area . In the year, 1811 there was a large seismic activity located on the New Madrid Fault Line . The series of earthquakes, while devastating, formed Reelfoot Lake. Obion was later established in 1823 and organized the following year. It was named for the Obion River , which flows through the county and is a tributary of

100-698: Is derived from a Native American word and others that it represents a corruption of the name of an Irish fur trapper, O'Bion or, perhaps, O'Brien. Obion County , Tennessee, is named after the Obion River. After the 1818 Chickasaw cession of West Tennessee (known in Kentucky as Jackson Purchase ), explorer Davy Crockett moved to the South Fork Obion River in Weakley County (present-day Gibson County after restructuring of

120-586: Is in the Obion County School District . Obion County, Tennessee Obion County is a county located in the northwest corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee . As of the 2020 census , the population was 30,787. The county seat is Union City . The county was formed in 1823 and organized in 1824. It was named after the Obion River . Obion County is part of the Union City, TN– KY Micropolitan Statistical Area , which

140-480: Is located at 36°15′55″N 89°11′32″W  /  36.26528°N 89.19222°W  / 36.26528; -89.19222 (36.265406, -89.192299). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km), all land. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 991 people, 514 households, and 316 families residing in the town. As of

160-425: The 2020 United States census , there were 30,787 people, 12,717 households, and 8,389 families residing in the county. As of the census of 2000, there were 32,450 people, 13,182 households, and 9,398 families residing in the county. The population density was 60 inhabitants per square mile (23/km ). There were 14,489 housing units at an average density of 27 units per square mile (10/km ). The racial makeup of

180-491: The United States Army Corps of Engineers . Some of the adverse effects of channelization included increasing erosion of land, loss of wildlife habitat, and increased flooding downstream. But with the restoration of wetlands along the river in the 21st century, this process has now been halted and – in a few places – somewhat reversed. The origin of the name "Obion" is obscure. Some say that it

200-513: The census of 2000, there were 1,134 people, 475 households, and 326 families residing in the town. The population density was 949.1 inhabitants per square mile (366.4/km). There were 528 housing units at an average density of 441.9 per square mile (170.6/km). The racial makeup of the town was 93.12% White , 5.64% African American , 0.09% Native American , 0.09% Asian , 0.09% Pacific Islander , 0.09% from other races , and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of

220-538: The poverty line , including 18.60% of those under age 18 and 15.10% of those age 65 or over. The county is part of District 77 of the Tennessee House of Representatives , currently represented by Republican Rusty Grills, and District 76, currently represented by Republican Tandy Darby. The county is part of District 24 of the Tennessee Senate , currently represented by Republican John Stevens . At

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240-634: The area). The confluences of these forks are a few miles above the mouth of the Obion's discharge into the Mississippi River . For the greater parts of their lengths, the forks exist as separate streams . In the mid-20th century, the Obion system was largely channelized for agricultural purposes, under the auspices of the Obion-Forked Deer Basin Authority , a Tennessee state agency that coordinated this work with

260-403: The average family size was 2.92. In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males. The median income for a household in the town

280-419: The county was 88.16% White , 9.85% Black or African American , 0.19% Asian , 0.14% Native American , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 0.91% from other races , and 0.71% from two or more races. 1.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 13,182 households, out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.40% were married couples living together, 11.10% had

300-484: The county's unincorporated communities have the option of paying $ 75 per year if they want firefighting services from the city of South Fulton . 36°22′N 89°09′W  /  36.36°N 89.15°W  / 36.36; -89.15 Obion River The Obion has four major forks, the North Fork, Middle Fork, South Fork and Rutherford Fork (which is named after Henry Rutherford an early surveyor of

320-435: The federal level, it is part of the state's 8th congressional district , currently represented by Republican David Kustoff . There are two school districts: Obion County Schools and Union City Schools. Obion County is home to many attractions and activities. Obion County has a public library , with a 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m ) building and a catalog of over 70,000 books, video and audio materials. Residents of

340-409: The nearby Mississippi River . The word "Obion" is believed to be derived from a Native American word meaning "many forks", or from an Irish trapper named O'Brien. The founding of Obion County originally came from the expansion of railroads. The county has since moved towards many agricultural and manufacturing productions. In 2013, Discovery Park of America opened in Union City. Discovery Park

360-407: The population. There were 475 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and

380-448: Was $ 28,958, and the median income for a family was $ 36,447. Males had a median income of $ 30,667 versus $ 20,066 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 14,764. About 13.8% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 25.3% of those under age 18 and 22.0% of those age 65 or over. Obion is home to a 120 million gallon per year ethanol plant operated by Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. It

400-416: Was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.90 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 32,764, and the median income for a family was $ 40,533. Males had a median income of $ 32,963 versus $ 20,032 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,409. About 10.10% of families and 13.30% of the population were below

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