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Grundy County, Administrative county in Middle Tennessee, US

Grundy County encompasses 361 square miles of land area on the Cumberland Plateau, with elevations averaging 1,800 feet above sea level.

The county was established in 1844 and named after Felix Grundy, featuring numerous saltpeter mines that supplied materials during the War of 1812.

The South Cumberland State Park within Grundy County provides extensive hiking trails and rock climbing locations for outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

The county maintains multiple libraries across its towns, including facilities in Altamont, Beersheba Springs, Coalmont, Palmer, and Tracy City.

Swiss immigrants established the town of Gruetli-Laager in the mid-1860s, bringing their cultural traditions to this Tennessee region.

Location: Tennessee

Inception: 1844

Capital city: Altamont

Shares border with: Sequatchie County, Warren County, Franklin County, Coffee County, Marion County

Website: http://grundycountytn.net

GPS coordinates: 35.39000,-85.72000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11

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