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Ragland, Alabama
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Location of Ragland in St. Clair County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | St. Clair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.84 sq mi (43.61 km2) |
| • Land | 16.79 sq mi (43.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,693 |
| • Density | 100.85/sq mi (38.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35131
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| Area code | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-63216 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0164825 |
Ragland is a small town in St. Clair County, Alabama, United States. It is located southeast of Ashville. The town officially became a town in 1899. In 2020, about 1,693 people lived there. This was a small increase from 1,639 people in 2010. Ragland is part of the larger Birmingham-Hoover-Cullman Combined Statistical Area.
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The 1994 Tornado: A Powerful Storm
On Palm Sunday, March 27, 1994, a very strong tornado hit Ragland. This tornado was an F4 tornado. An F4 tornado is a very powerful type of tornado. It can cause extreme damage. The storm struck at 10:55 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Birmingham issued a tornado warning. This warning was for nearby counties. Just minutes later, the tornado destroyed a church in Piedmont.
Where is Ragland Located?
Ragland is located in the state of Alabama. Its exact coordinates are 33 degrees, 44 minutes, 36 seconds North and 86 degrees, 8 minutes, 32 seconds West.
The town covers an area of about 16.9 square miles (43.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Ragland?
The number of people living in Ragland has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 309 residents. By 1940, the population grew to 1,070. It reached its highest point in 2000 with 1,918 people. In 2020, the population was 1,693.
- 1900: 309 people
- 1910: 483 people
- 1920: 613 people
- 1930: 981 people
- 1940: 1,070 people
- 1950: 1,008 people
- 1960: 1,166 people
- 1970: 1,239 people
- 1980: 1,860 people
- 1990: 1,807 people
- 2000: 1,918 people
- 2010: 1,639 people
- 2020: 1,693 people
In 2010, there were 1,639 people living in Ragland. There were 648 households. About 27% of these households had children under 18. The average household had 2.53 people.
Learning in Ragland
Students in Ragland attend schools in the St. Clair County School System.
- St. Clair County School System
- Website: sccboe.org
- Ragland School
- Website: rhs.sccboe.org
- Principal: Jennifer B. Ball
- Counselor: Mary Jane McCullars
- Mascot: Devil
- Colors: Purple and Old Gold
- Website: rhs.sccboe.org
Famous People from Ragland
Several notable people have connections to Ragland:
- Malcolm Laney: He was a coach for the University of Alabama's basketball, golf, and football teams. He also coached at Woodlawn High School.
- Mary Ann Sampson: A talented artist.
- Ray Treadaway: A professional baseball player for the Washington Senators.
- Rudy York: Born in Ragland, he was also a professional Major League Baseball player.
See also
- In Spanish: Ragland (Alabama) para niños
