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The area around Watertown was first settled by Captain William Thompson of North Carolina in 1780. He built a fort in the area to protect settlers and provide a safe haven for travelers on the nearby Holstein Trail.

After Thompson left, the land became a revolutionary war grant given to Colonel Archibald Lytle, who received 1,000 acres, and his brother, Captain William Lytle, who received 500 acres.

The grandparents of Wilson L. Waters, the founder of Watertown, moved into the Round Lick Creek area around 1790. In 1844, Waters and his wife built a log cabin where they lived until their final home was built. The cabin no longer remains, but the house (pictured here) is still standing and has been extensively restored.

Watertown has been a family town since its beginnings when the post office was moved from Three Forks to Waters store in 1845. Waters established a sawmill, gristmill and blacksmith shop in 1857 and was appointed as the first postmaster in 1858. Waters' 400-acre farm became Watertown.

The village remained rather sleepy until the Nashville and Knoxville Railroad came in 1885. After this the village more than doubled in size. The depot in Watertown was the unloading place for surrounding towns.

But it was a devastating fire in 1903 that truly transformed Watertown from a small village to a bustling city. Most of the businesses in Watertown were constructed of wood, and there was no town square. After the fire, citizens laid off a square that was surrounded by mostly one-story brick buildings that remain to this day.

Today, according to Historic Watertown, a group formed to preserve the history of Watertown, all the buildings in the business district are historic buildings. The sidewalks around the square have been replaced, and lampposts fashioned in an early 20th-century style have been installed.

 

 

Demographics

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Published on Tuesday, 27 November 2007 11:51

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WATERTOWN, TENNESSEE 37184

Watertown is a city in Wilson County, in the Nashville-Davidson metro area.
The community was named for storekeeper, Wilson L. Waters.
The latitude of Watertown is 36.100N. The longitude is -86.131W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 653 feet.
The estimated population, in 2003, was 1358.

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INCOME SNAPSHOT

Median household income
Local $35,662
National $41,994


PROPERTY TAXES

Wilson County taxes are $2.48 per every $100 of asessed value.
Watertown City taxes are $0.75 per every $100 of assessed value.


2000 CENSUS DATA

POPULATION
Total population 1,358
Square miles (land) 1.25
Population per square mile 1,083.94

GENDER
Male 642
Female 716

AGE
15 or younger 290
16-24 187
25-44 384
45-64 288
65+ 209
Average age (years) 37.49

RACE AND ETHNICITY
White 1,239
Black or African American 83
American Indian 5
and Alaska Native
Asian 1
Native Hawaiian 0
other Pacific islander
Some other race 9
Two or more races 21
Hispanic or Latino 17

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Population 25 and older
845
High school graduates (includes equivalency) 363
Some college, or associate's degree 129
Bachelor's degree 38
Master's, professional or doctorate degree 19
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
Population 3 years and over enrolled in school 314
Preschool and kindergarten 26
Grades 1-12 260
College 28


HOUSING UNITS-WATERTOWN

Total housing units 598

RENTER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS
Renter-occupied housing units 153
Average number of household members 2.50
Average number of rooms 4.73
Average number of vehicles 1.32
Median year structure was built 1960
Median year householder moved in 1998
Median rent ($) 375
Median rent asked for vacant units ($) 417
Rent includes utilities 39
Rent as a pct of household revenue 22
OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS
Owner-occupied housing units 389
Average number of household members 2.49
Average number of rooms 6.08
Average number of vehicles 1.53
Median year structure was built 1958
Median year householder moved in 1988
Median value
$73,500
With mortgage or contract to purchase 181
With second mortgage, equity loan 36
Median price asked for vacant housing $70,000
Monthly cost, with mortgage
$729
Monthly cost, without mortgage $ 227


HOUSING UNITS-WILSON COUNTY

Total Housing Units(2005): 40,133
Homeownership rate(2000): 81.4%
Housing units in multi-unit structures(2000): 9.2%
Median value of owner occupied housing units(2006): $199,900
Persons per household(2000): 2.67
Median household income(2003): $52,673


MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY AGE

($ IN PREVIOUS YEAR)
Median household income 35,662
Householder under 25 31,250
Householder 25-34 39,583
Householder 35-44 50,875
Householder 45-54 39,792
Householder 55-64 35,625
Householder 65-74 24,821
Householder 75 and older 20,714


LIBRARIES

Alexandria Branch Library, DeKalb County, TN
Lebanon-Wilson County Public Library, Wilson County, TN
Watertown-Wilson County Library, Wilson County, TN


Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census; ePodunk

Around Town

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Published on Tuesday, 27 November 2007 11:53

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Watertown is a very diverse little town.

The town supports and is home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, service, and professionals.

We also have a diverse group of churches serving the community.

Watertown also has a complete range of city services, including our own Police Department, Volunteer Fire Department, and Water/Sewer Services.

As our community grows, so do our schools. Grades K-12 can are served in our local schools.

City Info

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Published on Tuesday, 27 November 2007 11:55

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City of Watertown

City Hall 237-3326

8630 Sparta Pike - Three Forks Park

Water Department 237-3326 (City Hall)

Emergency 911

Fire Department 911

Police Department 237-3326

Ambulance Station (non-emergency) 237-3734


Mayor & City Council

Mayor:

Mike Jennings
Address: 8630 Sparta Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
Phone: (615)237-3326

Council Members:

Kristie Bayse Cantrell
Brandon Howard
Jimmy Locke
James T. (Tom) Nix
William A. "Tony" Lea
Brandy Faye Holcomb

Watertown Aldermen

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Planning Commission

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Board of Zoning & Appeal:?

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Historic Preservation Commission:

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Watertown Park Board:

Brian Fountain
716 West Main
237-0711

Jeff Tunks
129 Depot St.
237-0200

Kim Vastola
306 Public Square
237-3953

Duke Aylor
1415 Hardin Hollow
Statesville
286-2761

Gerald Lamberson
322 N. Central Ave.
237-3114

Mark Fletcher
615 S. Commerce Rd.
237-0009
 

Beer Board:

Jimmy Locke
310 Waters Ave.
237-3219

Lynn Malone
370 Holmes Gap Rd.
237-3921

Kim Vastola
306 Public Square
237-3953

Other Info

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Community Disposal Service

235 S. Commerce Road

237-3185

Electric

Middle Tennessee Electric Members Cooperative

Customer Service

201 Maddox-Simpson Parkway - Lebanon

(877) 777-9020
(615) 444-1323

www.mtemc.com

Utility Districts/Water Service

City of Watertown: (615) 237-3326


Natural Gas

Middle Tennessee Natural Gas

Gordonsville Office
126 JMZ Drive
Gordonsville, TN 38563

(615) 683-1021
1-800-880-6373 (after hours)
FAX: (615) 683-6865
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST

www.mtng.com

Telephone

BellSouth

Residential Service 1-888-757-6500