Sweet Water, Alabama facts for kids
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Sweet Water, Alabama
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Location in Marengo County, Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marengo |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.35 sq mi (6.1 km2) |
| • Land | 2.35 sq mi (6.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
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| • Total | 228 |
| • Density | 96.90/sq mi (37.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36782
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-74304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0153626 |
Sweet Water is a small town located in Marengo County, Alabama, in the United States. It was started in the 1840s. The town gets its name from Sweet Water Creek, a stream that flows nearby. In 2020, about 228 people lived there. This was a little less than the 258 people counted in 2010.
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Where is Sweet Water Located?
Sweet Water is in the southern part of Marengo County. It sits about 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The town is about 20 miles south of Linden, which is the main city of the county.
Alabama State Route 10 goes through Sweet Water. This road connects the town to Pine Hill to the southeast and Butler to the west.
The town of Sweet Water covers about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers) of land. Sweet Water Creek forms the southern edge of the town. This creek flows into Horse Creek, which then joins the Tombigbee River.
Who Lives in Sweet Water?
In 2010, there were 258 people living in Sweet Water. These people lived in 94 households. Most of the people (91.1%) were White. About 7.8% were Black or African American. A small number (1.2%) were from other racial backgrounds. Also, 1.2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (31.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (66.0%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.74 people, and the average family had 3.22 people.
The median age of people in Sweet Water was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older.
Education in Sweet Water
The town is home to Sweet Water High School. This school is part of the Marengo County Public School System. The current school building was first built in the early 1870s.
Transportation
Alabama State Route 10 is the main road that goes through Sweet Water.
Notable People from Sweet Water
- David Beverly: A former American football punter who played for the Houston Oilers and Green Bay Packers.
- Bob Harrington: An evangelist known as the "Chaplain of Bourbon Street."
Images for kids
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The Lewis-Sheffield House (1910) on Main Street
See also
In Spanish: Sweet Water (Alabama) para niños
