Stevenson, Alabama Facts for Kids

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City
Historic District
Location of Stevenson in Jackson County, Alabama.
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Jackson
Area
• Total	8.10 sq mi (20.98 km²)
• Land	7.70 sq mi (19.93 km²)
• Water	0.41 sq mi (1.05 km²)
Elevation	653 ft (199 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	1,955
• Density	254.06/sq mi (98.10/km²)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	35772
Area code(s)	256
FIPS code	01-73080
GNIS feature ID	0127370

Stevenson is a small city located in Jackson County, Alabama, in the United States. It is part of a larger area that includes cities like Chattanooga. The city was officially recognized around 1866 or 1867.

Stevenson first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1880. Back then, it was the second-largest town in Jackson County. By 1900, it became the third-largest. In 2020, about 1,955 people lived in Stevenson.

Where is Stevenson Located?
How Many People Live in Stevenson?
Stevenson Railroad Depot Museum
Fort Harker: A Civil War Site
Depot Days Celebration
North Jackson High School
Notable People from Stevenson
Gallery
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Where is Stevenson Located?

Stevenson is found at 34°52′10″N 85°49′55″W / 34.86944°N 85.83194°W / 34.86944; -85.83194. This location is in the northeastern part of Alabama.

The city covers a total area of about 5.2 square miles (13.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

How Many People Live in Stevenson?

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1880	241	—
1890	586	143.2%
1900	560	−4.4%
1910	574	2.5%
1920	640	11.5%
1930	733	14.5%
1940	793	8.2%
1950	927	16.9%
1960	1,456	57.1%
1970	2,390	64.1%
1980	2,568	7.4%
1990	2,046	−20.3%
2000	1,770	−13.5%
2010	2,046	15.6%
2020	1,955	−4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

The population of Stevenson has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 2,046 people living here. By 2020, the population was 1,955.

Most people in Stevenson are White, making up about 72.48% of the population in 2020. About 13.35% of residents were Black or African American. Other groups, including Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races, also live in Stevenson. About 3.63% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Stevenson Railroad Depot Museum

Gazebo by Railroad museum

The Stevenson Railroad Depot Museum is in the center of Stevenson. It helps keep the history of railroads alive. The museum shows many items related to trains and their past.

You can also see artifacts from Native American culture here. There are displays about early pioneer life and events from the Civil War. The depot building itself was built in 1872. It stands on the site of an older depot from 1852. That first depot was destroyed during the Civil War.

Fort Harker: A Civil War Site

Fort Harker

Fort Harker was built by the Union Army during the Civil War. It was constructed in 1862 and made even bigger in 1864. Soldiers and enslaved people helped build it.

The fort was on a hill near Stevenson. It could watch over important railroad lines and supply areas. Fort Harker was a strong earthen fort. It had tall walls, a deep dry moat, and cannon platforms. It also had a special room for gunpowder and a drawbridge entrance.

Even though no big battles happened here, there were many small fights. Stevenson was a key meeting point for two major railroads. The Union Army also had a medical center and a refugee camp in Stevenson. You can still see parts of Fort Harker today.

Depot Days Celebration

Every June, Stevenson hosts its yearly Depot Days celebration. This event celebrates the town's culture and community spirit. It's a week-long festival.

The celebration ends with a fun parade. There's a day full of activities for everyone. The event finishes with a street dance in the middle of downtown Stevenson.

North Jackson High School

Stevenson is home to North Jackson High School. The school's football team has had great success. In 1993, they won the Alabama 4A State Title. They also made it to the finals in 2002.