Tennessee

Stewart

13,657
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Stewart

Stewart, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 4,262. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 13,657.

Its recorded population peaked at 15,224 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 10 percent.

On the ground today, 23 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Fort Donelson — River Gunboat Attack, Battle of Fort Donelson — Confederate Outer Works, Battle of Fort Donelson — Gunboat Attack (February 14), and 16 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202013,657
201013,324
200012,370
19909,479
19808,665
19707,319
19607,851
19509,175
194013,549
193013,278
192014,664
191014,860
190015,224
189012,193
188012,690
187012,019
18609,896
18509,719
18408,587
18306,968
18208,397
18104,262
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Stewart

Military engagements that took place in Stewart, Tennessee.

Fort Donelson — River Gunboat Attack
1862
Battle of Fort Donelson — Confederate Outer Works
1862
Battle of Fort Donelson — Gunboat Attack (February 14)
1862
Fort Donelson — Buckner's Breakout Attempt
1862
Fort Donelson River Assault
1862
Battle of Fort Donelson — Buckner's Surrender Negotiation
1862
Battle of Fort Donelson — C.F. Smith's Assault on Confederate Right
1862
Battle of Fort Donelson — Naval Action
1862
Battle of Fort Henry (Tennessee)
1862
Battle of Fort Donelson
1862
Battle of Fort Donelson — Wynn's Ferry Road Breakout Fight
1862
Battle of Fort Donelson – Grant's Counterattack Feb 15 1862
1862
Battle of Fort Donelson — February 15 Breakout Attempt
1862
Fort Henry Naval Battle
1862
Battle of Fort Donelson — Naval Component
1862
Battle of Fort Donelson — naval bombardment
1862
Cumberland River Operations — Dover Tennessee
1862
Battle of Fort Donelson – Confederate Breakout Feb 15 1862
1862
Naval Action at Dover (Cumberland River)
1863
Battle of Dover
1863
Battle of Dover (Second Fort Donelson)
1863
Battle of Dover (Fort Donelson II)
1863
Dover Tennessee Second
1863

Historic places in Stewart

National Register of Historic Places listings in Stewart, Tennessee.

Hollister, Henry, House
Cumberland City
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Dover
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Frequently asked about Stewart

When does Stewart first appear in the US census?
Stewart, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 4,262.
What is the population of Stewart?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Stewart had a recorded population of 13,657.
When did Stewart's population peak?
Stewart's recorded population peaked at 15,224 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Stewart?
23 documented military engagements took place in Stewart, including Fort Donelson — River Gunboat Attack, Battle of Fort Donelson — Confederate Outer Works, Battle of Fort Donelson — Gunboat Attack (February 14).
How many historic places are in Stewart?
16 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Stewart, Tennessee.
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