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Knox County, located in East Tennessee, boasts a population of approximately 432,226 residents and serves as the home to the city of Knoxville, its county seat. Known for its rich history, the county was established in 1792 and is named after Henry Knox, a general in the American Revolutionary War and the first United States Secretary of War. The county operates under a home rule format, with a County Mayor overseeing the administration and an elected County Commission. Knox County is responsible for local services such as the school system, health department, and library branches, while the city of Knoxville maintains its own independent government structure. Generated from the website