Ohatchee, Alabama facts for kids
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Ohatchee, Alabama
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Location of Ohatchee in Calhoun County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Calhoun |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.92 sq mi (15.34 km2) |
| • Land | 5.88 sq mi (15.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,157 |
| • Density | 196.90/sq mi (76.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36271
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| Area code | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-56472 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0124185 |
| Website | http://www.ohatchee.info |
Ohatchee is a small town in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. It became an official town in 1956. In 2020, about 1,157 people lived there. Ohatchee is part of the larger Anniston–Oxford, Alabama area.
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History of Ohatchee
Early Times and Battles
The area around Ohatchee has a long history. Before it was a town, Andrew Jackson used this land to get ready for the Battle of Talladega. This battle was part of the Creek War in 1813.
A young boy named Lyncoya Jackson was orphaned during the Battle of Tallushatchee in 1813. Andrew Jackson later took him in and raised him at his home in Tennessee. Lyncoya sadly passed away in 1828.
Today, you can find a large stone marker near Ohatchee. It shows where the Battle of Tallaseehatchee Creek took place.
Civil War History
During the American Civil War, a man named Alfred A. Janney started building a furnace in Ohatchee. This was between 1863 and 1864. The furnace was called Janney Furnace. Its purpose was to make pig iron for the Confederate States of America.
However, the furnace was never actually used to make iron. People in the area still talk about how well it was built.
Today, Janney Furnace is a park in Calhoun County. It has a memorial for the Civil War. There is also a museum about the Civil War and Native American history. Every year, the park hosts a town festival. This festival has vendors, fun activities for kids, music, and a Civil War reenactment.
Modern Ohatchee
Ohatchee officially became a town in 1956. On March 25, 2021, a strong EF3 tornado hit the town. Sadly, six people in Ohatchee lost their lives during this event.
Geography of Ohatchee
Ohatchee is located in the western part of Calhoun County. It sits near where two creeks meet: Tallaseehatchee Creek and Ohatchee Creek. Ohatchee Creek then flows into the Coosa River.
Part of the town even reaches the shores of the Coosa River. This area is along Neely Henry Lake.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Ohatchee covers about 15.4 square kilometers (about 5.9 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 437 | — | |
| 1970 | 445 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 860 | 93.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,042 | 21.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,215 | 16.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,170 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,157 | −1.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, Ohatchee had 1,157 people living in the town. There were 555 households and 424 families.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,058 | 91.44% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 36 | 3.11% |
| Other/Mixed | 47 | 4.06% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 1.38% |
2010 Census Information
According to the 2010 census, Ohatchee had 1,170 people. The town had 474 households, and 361 of these were families.
Most people in Ohatchee were White (94.1%). About 3.2% were Black or African American. A small number of people were Native American or of two or more races.
About 25.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.8%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.47 people.
The median age in Ohatchee was 44.4 years old. This means half the people were older than 44.4, and half were younger.
The average income for a household in Ohatchee was about $55,769 per year. For families, the average income was about $62,266. A small percentage of families (3.4%) and people (4.6%) lived below the poverty line.
Notable People from Ohatchee
- Clyde Propst: An American football coach.
- Robert Bruce Propst: A United States federal judge.
- Rush Propst: An associate head football coach and Athletic Director. He was also a head coach at several high schools, including Hoover High School.
See also
In Spanish: Ohatchee (Alabama) para niños
