Brundidge, Alabama facts for kids
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Brundidge
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Alabama's Own Antique City
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Antique City
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Location of Brundidge in Pike County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.78 sq mi (25.32 km2) |
| • Land | 9.75 sq mi (25.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,073 |
| • Density | 212.70/sq mi (82.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36010
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-10240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0115032 |
| Website | http://www.brundidge.org/ |
Brundidge is a city in Pike County, Alabama, United States. It is the second-largest city in the county. In 2020, about 2,073 people lived there.
Brundidge was once famous for making a lot of peanut butter. Today, the city hosts a fun Peanut Butter Festival every October. This festival has live music, a cooking contest, and a parade. You can also find many antique stores in its historic downtown area.
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Discovering Brundidge: A Look at Its Past
Brundidge started before the American Civil War. It was founded by George C. Collier, who set up a trading post. At first, it was called "Collier's Store." Around 1854, the town changed its name to honor James M. Brundidge. He was an important citizen and helped start the local Masonic lodge.
During the Civil War, many men from Pike County joined the army. They were part of "Company F," known as the "Brundidge Guards." This group was part of the 15th Regiment Alabama Infantry.
After the war, Brundidge grew as a farming center. In 1889, a train station was built for the new Alabama Midland Railway. This brought more businesses and hotels to the town. Passenger trains like the South Wind used to pass through. Today, the railway line is used for freight trains.
Brundidge officially became a city in 1893. The Brundidge Banking Company opened in 1900. The First National Bank followed in 1904. Over the years, Brundidge had three newspapers. They were the Brundidge News, the Brundidge Sentinel, and the Brundidge Banner. All of them have stopped printing.
In the 1920s, a local man named Alonza E. Johnston started a peanut butter factory. His Johnston Oil Company shipped over two million jars of peanut butter each year. The company also made bread and mayonnaise. It had warehouses, cotton gins, and an ice plant.
The Johnston Mill is no longer making peanut butter. The old mill and general store have been turned into a museum. The mill and the Lightfoot House are both special historic places in Alabama.
Brundidge's Location and Weather
Brundidge is located in Alabama. It covers an area of about 9.7 square miles (25.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
Climate: What's the Weather Like?
The weather in Brundidge is usually warm and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild to cool. Brundidge has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets plenty of rain and has warm temperatures for most of the year.
Who Lives in Brundidge?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 387 | — | |
| 1900 | 537 | — | |
| 1910 | 815 | 51.8% | |
| 1920 | 941 | 15.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,434 | 52.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,909 | 33.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,605 | 36.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,523 | −3.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,709 | 7.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,213 | 18.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,472 | −23.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,341 | −5.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,076 | −11.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,073 | −0.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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In 2020, there were 2,073 people living in Brundidge. The city had 748 households and 485 families.
Brundidge's Population in 2020
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 528 | 25.47% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,396 | 67.34% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.29% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Other/Mixed | 88 | 4.25% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 2.17% |
The population was made up of different groups. About 67% of the people were Black or African American. Around 25% were White. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Brundidge's Economy: Jobs and Businesses
A large Walmart distribution center is located near Brundidge. This center is the biggest employer in the area. It provides jobs for about 800 people.
Learning in Brundidge: Local Schools
Brundidge has public schools that are part of the Pike County School District. Schools in the district include:
- Pike County Elementary School
- Pike County High School
- Goshen Elementary School
- Banks Middle School
- Goshen High School
- Troy-Pike Center for Technology
Pike County Elementary School and Pike County High School are both located in Brundidge. Dr. Mark Bazzell is the Superintendent of Schools.
Getting Around Brundidge: Roads and Transport
U.S. Route 231 passes west of the city. Alabama State Route 93 and Alabama State Route 10 go through the center of Brundidge.
The Brundidge Municipal Airport is now closed. The closest airport is the Troy Municipal Airport.
Famous People from Brundidge
Many notable people have come from Brundidge, including:
- Fred Baxter: A professional football player for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins.
- Walter Lynwood Fleming: A historian and leader at Vanderbilt University.
- Cornelius Griffin: A professional football player for the Washington Redskins.
- William Oscar Mulkey: A U.S. Representative from Alabama.
- Jacob Broughton Nelson: The founder of the Phi Kappa school fraternity.
- Herb Siler: A heavyweight boxer who fought Muhammad Ali in 1960.
- Robert L. Williams: The third governor of Oklahoma.
See also
In Spanish: Brundidge (Alabama) para niños
