Clinton, County seat in Anderson County, Tennessee.
The Clinch River flows through Clinton, a city positioned at 250 meters elevation with a population of 10,056 residents according to the 2020 census.
Clinton changed its name from Burrville in 1809, honoring George Clinton, following the political decline of Aaron Burr in the United States.
The Green McAdoo Cultural Center preserves the legacy of school integration through exhibits about the Clinton 12 students who enrolled at Clinton High School.
The downtown district contains numerous antique stores, gift shops, restaurants, and government offices, serving residents and visitors of Anderson County.
Clinton Engineer Works occupied 58,900 acres during World War II, producing enriched uranium for the Manhattan Project at nearby Oak Ridge facilities.
Location: Anderson County
Inception: 1801
Elevation above the sea: 250 m
Website: http://clintontn.net
GPS coordinates: 36.10477,-84.12849
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:00
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