Chester County Map, Tennessee
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Chester County, Tennessee
Chester County is a part of rural Tennessee that’ll surprise you. Sitting in the southwestern part of the state, this county has character.
Henderson is the biggest town and county seat. It was called Dayton until the Civil War. Chester County takes pride in its schools. They’re always working to give kids a good education.
The county’s quiet roads wind through farmland and forests. It’s not a tourist hotspot, and that’s just how the locals like it. Simple living, friendly faces, and a slower pace of life. That’s Chester County for you.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Chester County |
| County Seat | Henderson |
| Population | Approximately 18,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Henderson |
| Interstates and Highways | State Highway 100, State Highway 22 |
| FIPS Code | 47-023 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 289 square miles (289 sq mi land, <1 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Henderson County (Northeast), Hardin County (Southeast), McNairy County (South), Hardeman County (Southwest), Madison County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35°26’N, 88°36’W |
| Etymology | Named after Robert I. Chester, a Tennessee Congressman and U.S. Marshal |
| Major Landmarks | Chickasaw State Park, Freed-Hardeman University, Chester County Courthouse |
| Website | Chester County Website |
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