Moscow, Tennessee

City in Tennessee, United States

Moscow, Tennessee

City

Location of Moscow in Fayette County, Tennessee.

Coordinates: 35°3′40″N 89°23′59″W﻿ / ﻿35.06111°N 89.39972°W﻿ / 35.06111; -89.39972
Country| United States
State| Tennessee
County| Fayette
Area

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• Total

| 1.28 sq mi (3.33 km2)
• Land| 1.28 sq mi (3.31 km2)
• Water| 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation

| 354 ft (108 m)
Population

(2020)[2]

• Total

| 572
• Density| 448.28/sq mi (173.06/km2)
Time zone| UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)| UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code|

38057

Area code| 901
FIPS code| 47-50300[3]
GNIS feature ID| 1294477[4]
Website| cityofmoscowtn.com

Moscow (/ˈmɒskoʊ/ MOS-koh) is a city in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 568 at the 2020 census,[5] 556 at the 2010 census,[6] and 422 at the 2000 census. The town was named after Moscow, Russia, by its founder J. A. Dilliard to honor his wife Alexandra, a native of the Russian city, whom he met on a business trip to Russia in 1834. Moscow, Tennessee maintained close relations with Russia in the years leading to the Civil War, which led to Dilliard’s niece, Lucy Pickens born in La Grange, Tennessee, along with her husband serving as the US ambassador to Russia then after secession serving as Confederate representative to the Russian Emperor during the Civil War. Moscow is also known as the “Land Between Two Rivers,” due to its location after the Army Corps of Engineers rerouted the waterways, moving the main channel west to its current location.

## Geography

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Moscow is located in southern Fayette County at 35°3′40″N 89°23′59″W﻿ / ﻿35.06111°N 89.39972°W﻿ / 35.06111; -89.39972 (35.060976, -89.399649),[7] at the confluence of the Wolf River with its North Fork.

Tennessee State Route 57 passes through the city, leading east 13 miles (21 km) to Grand Junction and west 15 miles (24 km) to Collierville. Downtown Memphis is 38 miles (61 km) to the west. Tennessee State Route 76 leads north from Moscow 13 miles (21 km) to Somerville, the Fayette County seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Moscow has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.2 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.73%, is water.[6]

### Climate

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According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Moscow has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Moscow was 110 °F (43.3 °C) on July 28, 1952, while the coldest temperature recorded was −14 °F (−25.6 °C) on February 2, 1951.[8]

Climate data for Moscow, Tennessee, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1920–2013

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Record high °F (°C)  | 80
(27)  | 82
(28)  | 91
(33)  | 94
(34)  | 98
(37)  | 107
(42)  | 110
(43)  | 107
(42)  | 105
(41)  | 95
(35)  | 88
(31)  | 80
(27)  | 110
(43)
Mean maximum °F (°C)  | 69.1
(20.6)  | 73.7
(23.2)  | 80.3
(26.8)  | 85.9
(29.9)  | 89.1
(31.7)  | 93.8
(34.3)  | 96.7
(35.9)  | 96.6
(35.9)  | 92.8
(33.8)  | 85.8
(29.9)  | 79.1
(26.2)  | 70.1
(21.2)  | 98.1
(36.7)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)  | 50.7
(10.4)  | 54.8
(12.7)  | 64.2
(17.9)  | 72.8
(22.7)  | 79.9
(26.6)  | 86.9
(30.5)  | 90.4
(32.4)  | 89.6
(32.0)  | 84.5
(29.2)  | 74.6
(23.7)  | 63.9
(17.7)  | 53.3
(11.8)  | 72.1
(22.3)
Daily mean °F (°C)  | 40.3
(4.6)  | 43.7
(6.5)  | 52.2
(11.2)  | 61.4
(16.3)  | 69.9
(21.1)  | 76.9
(24.9)  | 80.6
(27.0)  | 79.9
(26.6)  | 73.1
(22.8)  | 61.8
(16.6)  | 51.4
(10.8)  | 43.0
(6.1)  | 61.2
(16.2)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)  | 29.9
(−1.2)  | 32.6
(0.3)  | 40.6
(4.8)  | 50.0
(10.0)  | 59.9
(15.5)  | 67.0
(19.4)  | 70.8
(21.6)  | 70.2
(21.2)  | 61.8
(16.6)  | 48.9
(9.4)  | 38.9
(3.8)  | 32.7
(0.4)  | 50.3
(10.2)
Mean minimum °F (°C)  | 10.3
(−12.1)  | 16.6
(−8.6)  | 23.2
(−4.9)  | 32.6
(0.3)  | 44.7
(7.1)  | 54.0
(12.2)  | 60.3
(15.7)  | 59.1
(15.1)  | 44.6
(7.0)  | 31.6
(−0.2)  | 24.8
(−4.0)  | 14.8
(−9.6)  | 7.2
(−13.8)
Record low °F (°C)  | −11
(−24)  | −14
(−26)  | 10
(−12)  | 19
(−7)  | 32
(0)  | 43
(6)  | 46
(8)  | 45
(7)  | 29
(−2)  | 20
(−7)  | 5
(−15)  | −12
(−24)  | −14
(−26)
Average precipitation inches (mm)  | 4.03
(102)  | 4.44
(113)  | 5.51
(140)  | 4.99
(127)  | 5.61
(142)  | 4.30
(109)  | 4.11
(104)  | 4.59
(117)  | 3.80
(97)  | 4.35
(110)  | 3.89
(99)  | 5.25
(133)  | 54.87
(1,393)
Average snowfall inches (cm)  | 0.6
(1.5)  | 1.0
(2.5)  | 0.2
(0.51)  | 0.1
(0.25)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 1.9
(4.76)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.8  | 6.7  | 6.7  | 6.8  | 6.6  | 5.5  | 7.1  | 5.0  | 5.6  | 5.5  | 6.0  | 6.5  | 74.8
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.3  | 0.4  | 0.1  | 0.1  | 0.0  | 0.0  | 0.0  | 0.0  | 0.0  | 0.0  | 0.0  | 0.1  | 1.0
Source 1: NOAA[9]
Source 2: XMACIS2 (mean maxima/minima 1981-2010)[8]

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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1880| 193| | —
1890| 201| | 4.1%
1910| 211| | —
1920| 314| | 48.8%
1930| 296| | −5.7%
1940| 309| | 4.4%
1950| 394| | 27.5%
1960| 368| | −6.6%
1970| 448| | 21.7%
1980| 499| | 11.4%
1990| 384| | −23.0%
2000| 422| | 9.9%
2010| 556| [10]| 31.8%
2020| 572| [2]| 2.9%
Sources:[11][failed verification]
Moscow, Tennessee – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the U.S. census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[12] | Pop 2010[13] | Pop 2020[14] | % 2000  | % 2010  | % 2020

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White alone (NH)  | 289  | 223  | 219  | 68.48%  | 40.11%  | 38.29%
Black or African American alone (NH)  | 122  | 311  | 318  | 28.91%  | 55.94%  | 55.59%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)  | 1  | 0  | 2  | 0.24%  | 0.00%  | 0.35%
Asian alone (NH)  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 0.00%  | 0.00%  | 0.17%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)  | 0  | 1  | 0  | 0.00%  | 0.18%  | 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH)  | 0  | 0  | 3  | 0.00%  | 0.00%  | 0.52%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)  | 5  | 3  | 9  | 1.18%  | 0.54%  | 1.57%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)  | 5  | 18  | 20  | 1.18%  | 3.24%  | 3.50%
Total | 422 | 556 | 572 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00%

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 422 people, 172 households, and 108 families residing in the city. The population density was 340.8 inhabitants per square mile (131.6/km2). There were 185 housing units at an average density of 149.4 per square mile (57.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 68.96% White, 29.15% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.47% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 172 households, out of which 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 18.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,021, and the median income for a family was $46,875. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $21,346 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,772. About 16.3% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.1% of those under age 18 and 24.2% of those age 65 or over.

## Battle of Moscow

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Moscow was the site of a skirmish during the Civil War on December 4, 1863.[15] Confederate cavalry under the command of Gen. Stephen D. Lee attempted to burn the railroad bridge over the Wolf River, in order to aid Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest in returning to Tennessee from Mississippi. They were thwarted by African-American Union troops who were stationed nearby. Union Gen. Stephen A. Hurlbut wrote of these troops in a dispatch dated December 17, 1863: "The recent affair at Moscow, Tennessee, has demonstrated the fact that colored troops, properly trained and disciplined, can and will fight well."[16]

## Famous residents

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Compton Newby Crook, who was born in Rossville, Tennessee, and who wrote science fiction under the pseudonym Stephen Tall, grew up in Moscow.[17]

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## References

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1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
2. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. ^ "Is Moscow the best Tennessee city for your business?". Tennessee Demographics. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
6. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Moscow city, Tennessee". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 16, 2016.[dead link]
7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
8. ^ a b "xmACIS2". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
9. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Moscow, TN". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
10. ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
12. ^ "P004 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Moscow city, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau.
13. ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Moscow city, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau.
14. ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Moscow city, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau.
15. ^ Morton, Dorothy Rich. Fayette County. Memphis State University Press: 1989. ISBN 0-87870-132-X. p. 83
16. ^ "Battle of Moscow – Moscow – TN – US". Historical Marker Project. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
17. ^ Morton 1989. pp. 56-57

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## External links

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* City of Moscow official website
* Fayette County Chamber of Commerce

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Municipalities and communities of Fayette County, Tennessee, United States

County seat: Somerville

Cities|

* Gallaway
* Grand Junction‡
* Moscow
* Piperton
* Williston

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Towns|

* Braden
* La Grange
* Oakland
* Rossville
* Somerville

Unincorporated
communities|

* Fisherville‡
* Hickory Withe
* Laconia
* Liberty Hill
* Macon
* Yum Yum
* Zu Zu

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