Eclectic, Alabama facts for kids
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Eclectic, Alabama
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Downtown Eclectic
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Location of Eclectic in Elmore County, Alabama
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| County | Elmore | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.19 sq mi (10.85 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.11 sq mi (10.65 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) | |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,193 | |
| • Density | 290.13/sq mi (112.01/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
36024
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| Area code(s) | 334 | |
| FIPS code | 01-22816 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0117848 | |
| Website | http://www.townofeclectic.com | |
Eclectic is a small town in Elmore County, Alabama, United States. It became an official town in 1907. In 2020, about 1,193 people lived there. Eclectic is also part of the larger Montgomery area.
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Discovering Eclectic's Past
Eclectic was started by a doctor named M. L. Fielder. He practiced something called "eclectic medicine." This type of medicine used different ideas and methods from various healing traditions. That's how the town got its unusual name!
The first post office in Eclectic opened a long time ago, in 1879.
Where is Eclectic Located?
Eclectic is in central Alabama. You can find it at these coordinates: 32°38′29″N 86°2′19″W / 32.64139°N 86.03861°W.
The town is located along Alabama State Route 63. This road goes through the middle of town. It leads northeast about 26 miles (42 km) to Alexander City. If you go southwest about 5 miles (8 km), you'll reach a small community called Claud. Another road, Alabama State Route 170, connects Eclectic to Wetumpka. Wetumpka is the main city of Elmore County, about 15 miles (24 km) southwest.
The town covers a total area of about 4.3 square miles (11.1 km²). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Eclectic's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 315 | — | |
| 1920 | 555 | 76.2% | |
| 1930 | 678 | 22.2% | |
| 1940 | 606 | −10.6% | |
| 1950 | 715 | 18.0% | |
| 1960 | 926 | 29.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,184 | 27.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,124 | −5.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,087 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,037 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,001 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,193 | 19.2% | |
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People in Eclectic
In 2010, there were 1,001 people living in Eclectic. There were 399 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Most people were White (86.4%), and 11.0% were Black or African American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
By 2020, the population grew to 1,193 people. The town had 446 households. About 76% of the people were White, and almost 16% were Black or African American.
Schools in Eclectic
Students in Eclectic go to schools that are part of the Elmore County Public School System.
Famous People from Eclectic
- Ben Grubbs: He was a professional football player. Ben played as an offensive guard for teams like the Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints in the NFL.
- Ludd M. Spivey: He was the president of Florida Southern College for many years, from 1925 to 1957.
Gallery
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Eclectic's welcome sign
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Eclectic Public Library
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A mural in downtown Eclectic
See also
In Spanish: Eclectic para niños
