Alexandria, Alabama facts for kids
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Alexandria, Alabama
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The old post office in Alexandria was restored by the Alexandria Historical Preservation Society in 2016.
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Location in Calhoun County and the state of Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.15 sq mi (28.87 km2) |
| • Land | 11.13 sq mi (28.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,032 |
| • Density | 362.10/sq mi (139.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36250
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| Area code | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-01180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0157876 |
Alexandria is a community in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a separate place for population numbers, even though it's not an official city or town. In 2020, about 4,032 people lived in Alexandria. It is part of the larger Anniston-Oxford area.
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Geography
Alexandria is located in the middle of Calhoun County. Its exact location is 33°45′57″N 85°53′3″W / 33.76583°N 85.88417°W. To the south, it shares a border with another community called Saks.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Alexandria covers a total area of about 28.8 square kilometers (11.1 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a very small amount (about 0.03 square kilometers or 0.01 square miles) being water.
Population Facts
Alexandria has grown quite a bit over the years. It first appeared on the U.S. Census in 1880 as a small town.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 121 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,692 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,917 | 6.1% | |
| 2020 | 4,032 | 2.9% | |
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By 2000, it was officially recognized as a census-designated place (CDP). In 2010, there were 3,917 people living in Alexandria. There were about 1,505 homes, and many of these were families. About 31.5% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Alexandria was around 39 years old.
Education
There are three public schools in Alexandria that serve the community:
- Alexandria High School
- Alexandria Elementary School
- Alexandria Middle School
All three schools are part of the Calhoun County School System.
Transportation
If you need to travel to other cities, Greyhound Lines provides bus service from Alexandria.
More About Alexandria
Even though Alexandria is not an official city, it is a growing community. You can find several restaurants and stores along US 431 in the area. There's even a grocery store where US 431 meets State Route 144.
Local History
An important historical event happened near Alexandria in 1813. This was the Battle of Tallushatchee. During this battle, General John Coffee, sent by Andrew Jackson, led about 900 cavalry soldiers to fight against the Red Stick Creek Native Americans. The battle took place about 3.2 miles (2 miles) north of Alexandria. Famous frontiersman Davy Crockett was also part of this event.
Notable People
Some well-known people have connections to Alexandria:
- T. J. Heath: An NFL player who played as a cornerback.
- John Pelham: An artillery officer who served with the Confederate cavalry during the American Civil War.
Photo Gallery
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Green-Wood House, Alexandria
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Green-Wood House, Alexandria
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Green-Wood House, Alexandria
See also
In Spanish: Alexandria (Alabama) para niños
