Spring Garden, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Spring Garden, Alabama
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Spring Garden School
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Location of Spring Garden in Cherokee County, Alabama.
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 Spring Garden, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.27 sq mi (5.87 km2) |
| • Land | 2.27 sq mi (5.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 216 |
| • Density | 95.36/sq mi (36.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 160659 |
Spring Garden is a small community in Cherokee County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined for collecting population data. In 2020, about 216 people lived there. Long ago, in the 1800s, this area was also called Amberson or Ambersonville.
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History of Spring Garden
Spring Garden got its name from a very special garden! An early settler in the area was famous for having a beautiful, lush garden every spring. People started calling the community "Spring Garden" because of it. A post office has been open in Spring Garden since 1844, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 148 | — | |
| 2010 | 238 | — | |
| 2020 | 216 | −9.2% | |
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The number of people living in Spring Garden has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 148 residents. The population grew to 238 people by 2010. By the 2020 census, the number was 216.
Education in Spring Garden
Spring Garden has its own public schools, which are part of the Cherokee County School District. This district includes several schools like Cedar Bluff School and Centre Elementary School.
Spring Garden High School
Spring Garden High School is located right in the community. Its main goal is to help all students get ready for their future. This means teaching them important school subjects and good work habits. It also helps them learn skills for jobs and understand how to stay healthy.
The school is also well-known for its sports teams! The girls' basketball team has won the state championship seven times. They won in 1987, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2016, 2020, and 2023. The girls' volleyball team also won a state championship in 2007. Both teams have often made it to the state playoffs.
The principal of Spring Garden High School is Michael Welsh. Cassandra Lindsey is the Administrative Intern, helping with school operations. Mitchell Guice is the Superintendent, overseeing all the schools in the district.
See also
In Spanish: Spring Garden (Alabama) para niños
