Pisgah, Alabama facts for kids
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Pisgah, Alabama
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Location of Pisgah in Jackson County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.80 sq mi (12.43 km2) |
| • Land | 4.80 sq mi (12.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
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| • Total | 681 |
| • Density | 141.88/sq mi (54.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35765
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-60720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0124912 |
Pisgah is a small town in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. It became an official town in 1947. In 2020, the town had a population of 681 people. Pisgah is located on top of a place called Sand Mountain.
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History of Pisgah
Pisgah was first settled by people in the late 1830s. Later, in 1878, a post office was opened in the town.
Geography of Pisgah
Pisgah is located at 34°41′6″N 85°50′48″W / 34.68500°N 85.84667°W. The town is found near State Route 71. It is northeast of a town called Section and northwest of Henagar. Pisgah sits on the western edge of Sand Mountain. Below it, you can find the Tennessee River, which is part of Guntersville Lake.
The town covers a total area of about 4.8 square miles (12.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes in Pisgah
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 217 | — | |
| 1960 | 214 | −1.4% | |
| 1970 | 519 | 142.5% | |
| 1980 | 699 | 34.7% | |
| 1990 | 652 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 706 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 722 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 681 | −5.7% | |
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The population of Pisgah has changed over the years. In 1950, there were 217 people living there. The population grew to 722 people by 2010. By 2020, the number of people in Pisgah was 681.
Pisgah High School
Pisgah High School is a school that teaches students from kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. It is part of the Jackson County school system. Around 570 students attend Pisgah High School.
See also
In Spanish: Pisgah (Alabama) para niños
