Carroll County

Carroll County is an administrative division in western Tennessee that encompasses farmland, forested areas, and scattered residential communities. Huntingdon serves as its county seat and anchors the region with local government services and community facilities.

Carroll County was established in 1821 by the Tennessee General Assembly and named in honor of Governor William Carroll. The formation reflected early territorial organization during Tennessee's development as a state.

The county maintains several buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places, reflecting the architectural heritage of Tennessee's early settlements.

A regional airport located four miles northwest of Huntingdon provides options for private aviation users. Most visitors should plan to explore this rural area by car to reach different communities and attractions.

A large recreational lake dominates the landscape and kept its original name after residents submitted petitions to preserve it in 2022. This reflects how local communities shape and hold onto their geographic identity.

Location: Tennessee

Inception: November 7, 1821

Capital city: Huntingdon

Shares border with: Henry County, Henderson County, Benton County, Decatur County, Weakley County, Madison County, Gibson County

Website: https://carrollcountytn.gov

GPS coordinates: 35.98000,-88.45000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29