Mount Meigs, Alabama facts for kids
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Mount Meigs, Alabama
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 Mount Meigs, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Mount Meigs, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Montgomery |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Mount Meigs is a small community located in Montgomery County, in the state of Alabama. It is also sometimes called Evansville or Mount Pleasant. Mount Meigs is an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own city government. Instead, it is managed as part of the larger county. The main office for the Alabama Department of Youth Services is found here. This department helps young people.
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History of Mount Meigs
Early Days and Local Economy
Mount Meigs has a rich history. A very important person named Georgia Washington started a school here. This school later became known as the People’s Village School. It was eventually renamed the Georgia Washington School.
For many years, from the mid-1800s until about 1940, the main product shipped from Mount Meigs was lumber. Lumber means wood that has been cut and prepared for building. Two important train stations in the area were Cook Station and Mount Meigs Station. During World War II, the focus changed. These stations then started hauling gravel, which is small stones used for construction.
Population Information
How Many People Live in Mount Meigs?
In July 2007, the population of the Mount Meigs area was 5,564 people. This number tells us how many residents lived in the community at that time.
Education in Mount Meigs
The Montgomery Public Schools district used to run Georgia Washington Middle School in Mount Meigs. This school is now known as Pike Road High School.
The Story of Georgia Washington's School
In 1893, a remarkable woman named Georgia Washington came to Mount Meigs. She had been a slave before. Her dream was to start a school for the community. By October of that same year, she opened a public school. It was in a small rented cabin, about 12 feet by 13 feet.
The school soon moved to the Antioch Baptist Church. By February 1894, local residents bought some land. They built a new schoolhouse that was 18 feet by 36 feet. By 1916, the People’s Village School had grown. It was now in a two-story building.
The current Georgia Washington School building opened in 1950. Georgia Washington passed away in 1952. The school that grew from her efforts was then renamed in her honor. In 1974, the school changed from an elementary school to a middle school. A new part of the Washington Middle School building was added in 2004.
Famous People from Mount Meigs
Notable Residents Who Grew Up Here
Mount Meigs has been home to some well-known individuals:
- Fred Shuttlesworth: He was a very important leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He was born in Mount Meigs.
- Vernon H. Vaughan: He served as the Governor of the Utah Territory. This was a part of the United States before Utah became a state. Vernon H. Vaughan was also born in Mount Meigs.
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Mount Meigs Post Office (ZIP Code: 36057)
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Mount Meigs Campus
