Wilson County, Administrative county in Middle Tennessee, United States.
Wilson County encompasses 583 square miles of territory, including 571 square miles of land and 12 square miles of water bodies and waterways.
The county emerged on October 26, 1799, when authorities divided Sumner County and named the new territory after Revolutionary War veteran Major David Wilson.
Wilson County Schools manages 22 public educational institutions, with five high schools serving the local population of more than 147,000 residents.
The Cumberland River creates the northern boundary of Wilson County, while Lebanon functions as the county seat and Mount Juliet represents its largest city.
Cedar glades within the county contain specific ecosystems where shallow soil prevents tree growth, creating natural spaces for specialized plant species.
Location: Tennessee
Inception: October 26, 1799
Capital city: Lebanon
Shares border with: Smith County, DeKalb County, Cannon County, Rutherford County, Davidson County, Sumner County, Trousdale County
Website: http://wilsoncountytn.com
GPS coordinates: 36.16000,-86.30000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53
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Isaac Franklin Plantation
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Cedars of Lebanon State Park Historic District
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