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Knox County, located in Tennessee, is a vibrant region with a population of 432,226 as of the 2010 census. Its county seat, Knoxville, is positioned at the geographical center of the Great Valley of East Tennessee, where the Tennessee River originates from the confluence of the Holston and French Broad Rivers.
Established on June 11, 1792, Knox County is one of only eight counties formed during territorial administration and honors Henry Knox, a general in the American Revolutionary War. The county operates under a home rule format, with a County Mayor and an elected County Commission overseeing various local services, including schools, health departments, and library branches, while maintaining a distinct separation from the city government's functions.
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