Cusseta, Alabama facts for kids
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Cusseta, Alabama
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Cusseta, Alabama post office
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Location of Cusseta in Chambers County, Alabama.
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 Cusseta, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Chambers |
| Incorporated | March 24, 1832 (Signing of the Treaty of Cusseta) |
| Named for | The ancient Creek Indian town of Cusseta. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.63 sq mi (6.80 km2) |
| • Land | 2.63 sq mi (6.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (257 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 152 |
| • Density | 57.90/sq mi (22.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36852
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-19216 |
| GNIS feature ID | 157931 |
Cusseta is a small town in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. It is located between the cities of Opelika and Lanett. The town was named after an old Creek Indian settlement called Cusseta. In 2010, about 123 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 152.
A famous lawman named Pat Garrett was born near Cusseta in 1850. He is well-known for being the person who caught and killed the outlaw Billy the Kid.
For many years, people thought Cusseta was not an official town. However, in 2006, old papers were found. These papers showed that Cusseta had actually become an official town in 1853. Over time, as the town got smaller, its official status was simply forgotten.
Population Information
This section shows how the number of people living in Cusseta has changed over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 123 | — | |
| 2020 | 152 | 23.6% | |
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Famous People from Cusseta
- Emily Hendree Stewart Park (1848-1910): She was an important educator. She served as the President of the Washington Seminary (Atlanta), a school that helped young women get a good education.
