Notasulga, Alabama facts for kids
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Notasulga
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Notasulga in 2007
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Macon County, Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| Counties | Macon, Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.12 sq mi (36.57 km2) |
| • Land | 13.97 sq mi (36.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
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| • Total | 914 |
| • Density | 65.4/sq mi (25.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36866
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-55440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0152715 |
| Website | Notasulga |
Notasulga is a small town in the state of Alabama, USA. It is located in both Macon and Lee counties. In 2020, about 914 people lived there.
The part of Notasulga in Lee County is close to the Auburn Metropolitan Area. The town was officially formed in 1893. Its name comes from the Creek words noti sulgi, which means "many teeth." A famous author, Zora Neale Hurston, was born in Notasulga in 1891.
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Notasulga's Location and Size
Notasulga is in the northern part of Macon County. It also stretches a bit into the western part of Lee County. You can find it at these coordinates: 32°33′39″N 85°40′3″W / 32.56083°N 85.66750°W.
The town covers a total area of about 36.6 square kilometers (about 14.1 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The center of Notasulga is on a raised area. Water from the town flows north into Sougahatchee Creek and south into Red Creek. Both of these creeks eventually join the Tallapoosa River.
People of Notasulga
The number of people living in Notasulga has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 236 | — | |
| 1890 | 332 | 40.7% | |
| 1910 | 512 | — | |
| 1920 | 619 | 20.9% | |
| 1930 | 756 | 22.1% | |
| 1940 | 863 | 14.2% | |
| 1950 | 816 | −5.4% | |
| 1960 | 884 | 8.3% | |
| 1970 | 833 | −5.8% | |
| 1980 | 876 | 5.2% | |
| 1990 | 979 | 11.8% | |
| 2000 | 916 | −6.4% | |
| 2010 | 965 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 914 | −5.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 916 people living in Notasulga. These people lived in 393 households, with 260 of them being families. The town had about 66 people per square kilometer.
About 23.4% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in Notasulga was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 86 males.
Famous People from Notasulga
Many interesting people have connections to Notasulga:
- Valerie Boyd: She was a journalist and author. She also wrote about culture.
- Pat Dye: A well-known American football player and coach. He was the head football coach at Auburn University for many years. He is in the College Football Hall of Fame.
- John K. Hodnette: An electrical engineer who won a special award called the IEEE Edison Medal in 1957.
- Zora Neale Hurston: A famous anthropologist and novelist. She wrote many important books.
- J. Ed Livingston: A judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court for 20 years.
- Gerald Robinson: A former professional football player. He played as a defensive end in the National Football League. He is Auburn University's all-time leader in sacks.
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Notasulga Town Hall
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Notasulga City Council
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Notasulga Post Office (ZIP code: 36866)
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Notasulga High School. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Notasulga Volunteer Fire Department
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The Notasulga Water Works
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Notasulga United Methodist Church
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The Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church is in Notasulga. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
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The Shiloh Rosenwald School is also in Notasulga. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Notasulga para niños
