Prattville, Alabama facts for kids
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Prattville
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| Nickname(s):
The Fountain City
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| Motto(s):
"The Preferred Community"
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Location of Prattville in Autauga County and Elmore County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| Counties | Autauga, Elmore | ||
| Founded | 1839 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor-council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 36.29 sq mi (94.00 km2) | ||
| • Land | 35.41 sq mi (91.71 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 37,781 | ||
| • Density | 1,066.96/sq mi (411.96/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
36066-36068
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| Area code | 334 | ||
| FIPS code | 01-62328 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0125246 | ||
Prattville is a city in the state of Alabama, United States. It is located in both Autauga and Elmore counties. However, it is the main city, or county seat, for Autauga County. In 2020, about 37,781 people lived there.
Prattville is known as "The Fountain City." This is because of the many natural springs, called artesian wells, in the area. It is also part of the larger Montgomery metropolitan area. The city was founded by a man named Daniel Pratt.
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History of Prattville
Prattville was started in 1839 by an industrialist and architect named Daniel Pratt. When Pratt first explored the area in the 1830s, it was mostly home to Native Americans and a few settlers.
Pratt bought about 1,000 acres (4.0 km²) of land. He chose this spot because the Autauga Creek could power his factories. He built facilities to make cotton gins, which are machines that separate cotton fibers from their seeds. The town quickly grew into an important industrial center. In 1868, Prattville became the county seat for Autauga County.
Prattville has several places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Daniel Pratt Historic District, Bell House, and Buena Vista.
Geography of Prattville
Prattville is located at 32.462235° N latitude and 86.461264° W longitude. The city covers a total area of about 33.8 square miles (87.5 km²). Most of this area, about 32.9 square miles (85.2 km²), is land. The remaining 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) is water.
The city is located northwest of Montgomery. Major roads like Interstate 65 and U.S. Route 82 pass through it. Interstate 65 runs north and south, connecting Prattville to Montgomery (about 14 miles or 23 km southeast) and Birmingham (about 82 miles or 132 km north).
Population of Prattville
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 672 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,346 | — | |
| 1880 | 977 | −27.4% | |
| 1890 | 724 | −25.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,929 | 166.4% | |
| 1910 | 2,222 | 15.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,316 | 4.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,331 | 0.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,664 | 14.3% | |
| 1950 | 4,385 | 64.6% | |
| 1960 | 6,616 | 50.9% | |
| 1970 | 13,116 | 98.2% | |
| 1980 | 18,647 | 42.2% | |
| 1990 | 19,587 | 5.0% | |
| 2000 | 24,303 | 24.1% | |
| 2010 | 33,960 | 39.7% | |
| 2020 | 37,781 | 11.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2018 Estimate |
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Prattville's Population in 2020
As of the 2020 United States census, Prattville had a population of 37,781 people. There were 14,069 households and 9,658 families living in the city.
Prattville's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city's population was 33,960 people. The population density was about 1033.6 people per square mile (399.1 per km²). There were 12,711 households in Prattville. About 35.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household size was 2.64 people, and the average family size was 3.12 people. The median age of people in Prattville was 36.3 years.
Climate in Prattville
Prattville has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. It gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Prattville, 1991–2020 simulated normals (200 ft elevation) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 57.6 (14.2) |
62.2 (16.8) |
69.8 (21.0) |
76.6 (24.8) |
84.0 (28.9) |
89.4 (31.9) |
91.6 (33.1) |
91.4 (33.0) |
87.4 (30.8) |
78.1 (25.6) |
67.6 (19.8) |
59.7 (15.4) |
76.3 (24.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 46.9 (8.3) |
51.1 (10.6) |
58.1 (14.5) |
64.8 (18.2) |
72.9 (22.7) |
79.5 (26.4) |
81.9 (27.7) |
81.5 (27.5) |
76.8 (24.9) |
66.6 (19.2) |
55.8 (13.2) |
49.3 (9.6) |
65.4 (18.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 36.5 (2.5) |
39.7 (4.3) |
46.2 (7.9) |
52.9 (11.6) |
61.7 (16.5) |
69.4 (20.8) |
72.1 (22.3) |
71.6 (22.0) |
66.4 (19.1) |
55.0 (12.8) |
43.7 (6.5) |
38.8 (3.8) |
54.5 (12.5) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.27 (133.86) |
5.38 (136.54) |
5.44 (138.12) |
4.46 (113.19) |
4.00 (101.52) |
4.97 (126.30) |
5.09 (129.33) |
4.55 (115.45) |
3.78 (96.01) |
3.11 (79.12) |
4.14 (105.25) |
5.39 (137.01) |
55.58 (1,411.7) |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 37.6 (3.1) |
40.6 (4.8) |
45.7 (7.6) |
52.7 (11.5) |
61.2 (16.2) |
68.2 (20.1) |
71.4 (21.9) |
70.7 (21.5) |
65.8 (18.8) |
55.9 (13.3) |
45.9 (7.7) |
40.8 (4.9) |
54.7 (12.6) |
| Source: Prism Climate Group | |||||||||||||
Severe Weather Events
On February 17, 2008, an EF3 tornado hit Prattville. It caused damage to over 700 homes and businesses, and more than 45 were destroyed. Twenty-nine people were injured, but thankfully no one died. The damage was estimated to be around $85 million.
Education in Prattville
Most of Prattville is served by the Autauga County School System. This system includes eight schools, such as Prattville High School and the Autauga County Technology Center. The part of Prattville in Elmore County is part of the Elmore County Public School System.
There are also private schools in the city, like Prattville Christian Academy and Autauga Academy.
Emergency Services
The Prattville Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services. The Prattville Police Department handles law enforcement for the city.
Media and News
Prattville is part of the Montgomery television market. Residents can get cable television from companies like WOW! and Charter. Satellite TV services like DirecTV and Dish Network are also available. For local news, there is a newspaper called the Prattville Progress, which comes out twice a week.
Fun Things to Do in Prattville
Prattville is a popular place for golf. It features the Capitol Hill golf courses, which are part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. These courses have hosted professional golf tournaments in the past.
High Point Town Center is a large shopping center built in Prattville between 2007 and 2008. The city also has Stanley-Jensen Stadium, which can hold 10,000 people. It is mainly used for football and soccer games.
Transportation
Several major highways go through Prattville:
I-65
US 31
US 82
SR 14
Prattville also has a small airport called Prattville–Grouby Field, located about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from downtown. For local travel, Autauga County Rural Transportation offers a dial-a-ride service.
Historical Markers
Happy Hollow
Happy Hollow is a historic area in Prattville, known for a steep hill on 6th Street. In the 1950s, this area was a lively center for African American life in the city. A special marker was put up to honor the spirit of "equality" that was important in Happy Hollow.
Notable People from Prattville
Many interesting people have come from Prattville, including:
- Marlon Anderson, a professional baseball player
- Kaitlan Collins, a journalist
- Evan Crawford, a professional baseball player
- O. J. Howard, an NFL player
- Wilson Pickett, a famous R&B and soul singer
- Tommy Shaw, a member of the band Styx
- Kevin Turner, an NFL player
Folklore and Local Stories
A popular ghost story in Prattville is about "The Black Lady." This story is inspired by sad events from the past, like deaths that happened due to tough working conditions in the old factories downtown. People say a ghostly black figure appears near the dam late at night, between 1 AM and 4 AM. This story has even been featured on a ghost hunting TV show called Deep South Paranormal.
Gallery
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Autauga County Courthouse
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Bell House
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First United Methodist Church
1938 Flooding Images
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See also
In Spanish: Prattville (Alabama) para niños
