Pollard, Alabama facts for kids
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Pollard, Alabama
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Location of Pollard in Escambia County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Escambia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 128 |
| • Density | 115.11/sq mi (44.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36441
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| FIPS code | 01-61536 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0125105 |
Pollard is a small town located in Escambia County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 128 people lived there.
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History of Pollard
Pollard was once a very important town in Escambia County. From 1868 to 1883, it was the first "county seat." A county seat is the main town where the local government offices are located. Later, Brewton became the county seat instead.
The town is named after Charles T. Pollard. He was the person who started the Alabama and Florida Railroad. This railroad built tracks that connected Pollard to bigger cities like Montgomery and Pensacola.
Pollard During the Civil War
During the Civil War, a training camp called Camp Pollard was built just north of the town. This camp helped protect the important railroad lines. In December 1864, a group of Union soldiers attacked Pollard. Their goal was to destroy the railroad junction.
The Union soldiers found that the Confederate forces had left Pollard. They then destroyed the local railroad bridges. They also burned most of the town.
Geography of Pollard
Pollard is located in the southern part of Escambia County. Its exact location is 31°1′38″N 87°10′20″W / 31.02722°N 87.17222°W. It is about 1.5 miles south and east of U.S. Routes 31 and 29. The town is also about 6 miles east of Flomaton. It is 9 miles southwest of Brewton.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Pollard covers a total area of about 2.9 square kilometers (1.1 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 347 | — | |
| 1890 | 389 | 12.1% | |
| 1900 | 267 | −31.4% | |
| 1910 | 599 | 124.3% | |
| 1920 | 631 | 5.3% | |
| 1930 | 304 | −51.8% | |
| 1940 | 339 | 11.5% | |
| 1950 | 271 | −20.1% | |
| 1960 | 210 | −22.5% | |
| 1970 | 86 | −59.0% | |
| 1980 | 144 | 67.4% | |
| 1990 | 100 | −30.6% | |
| 2000 | 120 | 20.0% | |
| 2010 | 137 | 14.2% | |
| 2020 | 128 | −6.6% | |
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The population of Pollard has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1880, there were 347 people living there. The population reached its highest point in 1920 with 631 people. By 1970, the population had dropped to 86 people. In 2020, the town had 128 residents.
Education in Pollard
Students in Pollard attend schools that are part of the Escambia County Public School System. This is the local school district for the area.
See also
In Spanish: Pollard (Alabama) para niños
