Henning, Tennessee facts for kids
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Henning, Tennessee
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Location of Henning in Lauderdale County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.47 sq mi (6.40 km2) |
| • Land | 2.47 sq mi (6.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 871 |
| • Density | 353.06/sq mi (136.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38041
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-33360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1287426 |
Henning is a town in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 945 at the 2010 census.
History
The infamous Battle of Fort Pillow, a Civil War victory for the Confederates, took place near Henning. Here, nearly 200 black and white troops serving in the Union Army were killed by Confederates under the command of General Nathan Bedford Forrest.
Geography
Henning is located at 35°40′25″N 89°34′39″W / 35.67361°N 89.57750°W (35.673563, -89.577366).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all land.
Henning is situated on the southeastern edge of the New Madrid Seismic Zone, an area with a high earthquake risk.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 148 | — | |
| 1890 | 420 | 183.8% | |
| 1910 | 582 | — | |
| 1920 | 495 | −14.9% | |
| 1930 | 639 | 29.1% | |
| 1940 | 415 | −35.1% | |
| 1950 | 493 | 18.8% | |
| 1960 | 466 | −5.5% | |
| 1970 | 605 | 29.8% | |
| 1980 | 638 | 5.5% | |
| 1990 | 802 | 25.7% | |
| 2000 | 970 | 20.9% | |
| 2010 | 945 | −2.6% | |
| 2020 | 871 | −7.8% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 153 | 17.57% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 621 | 71.3% |
| Native American | 39 | 4.48% |
| Other/Mixed | 37 | 4.25% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 2.41% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 871 people, 491 households, and 315 families residing in the town.
Education
Henning Public Schools are part of Lauderdale County School District. The school district has one primary school, two elementary schools, one middle school, one junior high school and two high schools.
Shawn Kimble is the superintendent of schools.
Notable people
- John Henry Barbee, blues guitarist known for his connection to Chicago's blues scene
- Ramon Foster, offensive lineman for Pittsburgh Steelers
- Erle P. Halliburton, the founder of Halliburton Company (the world's second largest oil field service company), was born in Henning.
- Alex Haley, author, best known for Roots, winner of Pulitzer Prize in 1976 and acclaimed television miniseries; Henning was his boyhood home
- Jim Hickman, Major League Baseball outfielder, 1962–74
- Noah Lewis, jug band performer
See also
In Spanish: Henning (Tennessee) para niños
