Sewanee, Tennessee

Sewanee is a census-designated place located in Franklin County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 2,361. It lies on the mountainous Cumberland Plateau in the southeastern part of Middle Tennessee. It is best known as the home of The University of the South. St. Andrew's - Sewanee School is a private school for grades 7 through 12 with a student population of 100 boarding and 150 day students. The Templeton Library, which is to be the repository of the papers of financier Sir John Templeton, a native of the area, has recently been built there.

Geography

Sewanee is located at 35°12'4" North, 85°55'17" West (35.201232, -85.921524){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.0 km² (4.7 mi²). 12.0 km² (4.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.43% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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