Gibson County

Gibson County is a county in western Tennessee that spans several hundred square miles connecting rural areas with multiple small towns. The landscape consists mainly of farmland and scattered communities, with Trenton and Humboldt serving as the main administrative centers.

The county was established in 1823 from land that once belonged to the Chickasaw people and took its name from Colonel John H. Gibson, a War of 1812 veteran. This founding reflected the period of expansion and settlement in western Tennessee.

The Gibson County Fair in Trenton has brought people together since 1856 as a gathering place for the community. The fair reflects how locals celebrate their connection to the land and to farming traditions that shape daily life here.

Two airports serve the area and several small towns are easily accessible by car throughout the region. The flat terrain makes it straightforward to drive between communities and explore different parts of the county.

The West Tennessee Strawberry Festival takes place each May in Humboldt with farm displays and parades celebrating local agriculture. This seasonal celebration highlights the importance of strawberry farming to the regional economy.

Location: Tennessee

Inception: October 21, 1823

Capital city: Trenton

Shares border with: Weakley County, Madison County, Crockett County, Carroll County, Dyer County, Obion County

GPS coordinates: 36.00000,-88.93000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29