Why is the first census for Loudon County the 1880 census?
Loudon County was created May 27, 1870. The official 1870 census day was June 1, 1870. At that time, Loudon County was in its infancy and did not have the resources to perform the census tasks. As a result, citizens of Loudon County were enumerated in the parent counties of Monroe, Roane, and Blount.