Cedar Bluff, Alabama facts for kids
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Cedar Bluff, Alabama
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Weiss Lake Drive
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"You can stop looking for the good life. We found it."
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Location of Cedar Bluff in Cherokee County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| County | Cherokee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.82 sq mi (12.49 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.81 sq mi (12.46 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) | |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,845 | |
| • Density | 383.66/sq mi (148.13/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
35959
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| Area code(s) | 256 | |
| FIPS code | 01-12760 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0155014 | |
Cedar Bluff is a town in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. In 2020, about 1,845 people lived there. Unlike most of the county, Cedar Bluff allows the sale of alcohol. The town is located on the north side of Weiss Lake. This lake is famous for its great crappie fishing.
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History of Cedar Bluff
A post office opened in Cedar Bluff in 1837. For a short time, from about 1836 to 1844, Cedar Bluff was the main town, or "county seat," for Cherokee County. Later, the county seat moved to Centre. The town got its name from the many cedar trees growing on the bluffs (steep cliffs) near the river.
Near Cedar Bluff, you can find the Cornwall Furnace. This historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography of Cedar Bluff
Cedar Bluff is located in the northeastern part of Cherokee County. Its exact location is 34°13'14.182" North and 85°35'45.596" West.
The town covers a total area of about 4.8 square miles (12.49 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 4.81 square miles (12.46 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water. The town is surrounded by Weiss Lake on its north, west, and south sides.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 85 | — | |
| 1890 | 194 | 128.2% | |
| 1920 | 418 | — | |
| 1950 | 563 | — | |
| 1960 | 687 | 22.0% | |
| 1970 | 956 | 39.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,129 | 18.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,174 | 4.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,467 | 25.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,820 | 24.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,845 | 1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, there were 1,845 people living in Cedar Bluff. These people lived in 876 households, and 507 of these were families.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,577 | 85.47% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 140 | 7.59% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.49% |
| Other/Mixed | 71 | 3.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 1.63% |
2010 Census Information
In 2010, the town had 1,820 people. There were 766 households and 521 families. The population density was about 359 people per square mile. There were 1,302 housing units.
Most people in Cedar Bluff were White (86.2%). About 9.9% were Black or African American. A small number were Native American (0.7%) or Asian (0.3%). About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, 21.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 19.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 45 years.
Education in Cedar Bluff
Public schools in Cedar Bluff are part of the Cherokee County School District. The schools in this district include:
- Cedar Bluff School
- Centre Elementary School
- Gaylesville School
- Sand Rock School
- Centre Middle School
- Cherokee County High School
- Spring Garden High School
- Cherokee County Career & Technology Center
Cedar Bluff School is located right in Cedar Bluff. Mike Welch is the Superintendent of Schools for the district.
Famous People from Cedar Bluff
- John L. Burnett: He was a U.S. Representative from 1899 to 1919.
- Tina Gordon: She is a well-known NASCAR driver.
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Weiss Lake Drive
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Flag of Cedar Bluff, Alabama
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Location of Cedar Bluff in Cherokee County, Alabama.
