Lanett, Alabama facts for kids

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City
Downtown Lanett
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Motto(s):  "The Gateway to Alabama"
Location of Lanett in Chambers County, Alabama.
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Chambers
Government
• Type	Mayor – Council Form of Government
Area
• Total	6.24 sq mi (16.17 km2)
• Land	6.24 sq mi (16.17 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	591 ft (180 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	6,970
• Density	1,116.63/sq mi (431.11/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
ZIP code	36863
Area code	334
FIPS code	01-41296
GNIS feature ID	0151988

Lanett is a city in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. It is located in eastern Alabama, near the Chattahoochee River. The city was originally called Bluffton.

In 2010, about 6,468 people lived in Lanett. By 2020, the population grew to 6,970 people. The city's name comes from Lafayette Lanier and Theodore Bennett. They were the founders of the West Point Manufacturing Company.

Where is Lanett Located?

Lanett is found on the eastern side of Chambers County. It sits at 32°51'48.326" North and 85°11'58.862" West. The eastern border of Lanett is the state line between Alabama and Georgia. The town of West Point, Georgia, is right next to Lanett on the Georgia side.

Interstate 85 runs along the southeast edge of Lanett. The city of Valley, Alabama, is across the highway. The Chattahoochee River also forms part of Lanett's eastern border. This river is the state line in that area.

The U.S. Census Bureau says Lanett covers about 16.1 square kilometers (6.2 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.

Who Lives in Lanett?

The city's population has changed over the years. In 2020, there were 6,970 people living in Lanett. There were 2,712 households and 1,487 families.

Most people in Lanett are either Black or African American or White. In 2020, about 58.79% of the people were Black or African American. About 30.79% were White. A smaller number of people were Hispanic or Latino, making up about 7.37% of the population. Other groups like Native American and Asian also live in Lanett.

In 2010, the average household had 2.34 people. The average family had 2.93 people. About 22.3% of the population was under 18 years old. About 18.3% were 65 years or older.

Famous People from Lanett

Many interesting people have connections to Lanett. Here are a few:

• Desi Barmore (born 1960), an American-Israeli basketball player.
• Linton Lomas Barrett, an educator, diplomat, and translator.
• Josh Cooper, a professional football player.
• John Copeland, a former college and NFL football player. He played for the Cincinnati Bengals.
• Josh Evans, another former NFL player. He played for the Houston Oilers and New York Jets.
• Millard Fuller, who founded Habitat for Humanity. He was born nearby and went to Lanett High School.
• Fred Hatfield, a former Major League Baseball player.
• Hal Herring, a former college and professional football player. He coached at Auburn University.
• Dave Hill, a former Auburn and NFL player. He played in the first Super Bowl.
• Bobby Hunt, another former Auburn and NFL player. He also played in the first Super Bowl.
• Fob James, who was the 48th governor of Alabama. He was born in Lanett.
• Jimmy Johnson, a well-known cartoonist.
• Walt Landers, a former NFL running back.
• Jesse Francis McClendon, a scientist who studied chemistry, zoology, and physiology.
• Marcus Pollard, an NFL executive.
• John Levi Sheppard, who was a U.S. Representative.
• Willie Sims, a basketball player.
• Charlie Starr (Gray), a musician, guitarist, and lead singer of the band Blackberry Smoke.
• Dick Wood, a former Auburn and AFL quarterback, and later an NFL assistant coach.

See also

In Spanish: Lanett (Alabama) para niños