Lewis County

Created 1843 from Hickman, Lawrence, Maury and Wayne counties; named in honor of Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809), appointee of President Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase in 1804 who died violently on the Natchez Trace.

Did You Know?Lewis County is where Meriwether Lewis died and is buried. Lewis served as President Thomas Jeffereson's private secretary, led the Meriwether/Lewis expedition out west, and served as Governor of the Louisana Territory for some time. He has been called one of America's greatest pathfinders.

Population11,437

County SeatHohenwald

Land Area (SQ Miles)282

State Senator Sen. Doug Jackson (25th District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.4499

State Representative Rep. Joey Hensley (70th District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.7476

County Mayor
Office: 931.796.3378

District Office ContactColumbia Office
Congressman Lincoln Davis
1804 Carmack Blvd., Suite A
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: 931.490.8699
Fax: 931.490.8675

Local Links and ResourcesLewis County Chamber of Commerce
David Crockett State Park