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Alexander City, AL

Alexander City, known to locals as "Alex City", is the largest city in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States. It has been the largest community in Tallapoosa County since 1910. It is known for Lake Martin with its 750 miles (1,210 km) of wooded shoreline and 44,000 acres (18,000 ha) of water. Lake Martin stands on the Tallapoosa River and offers boating, swimming, fishing, golfing, and camping. Many neighborhoods and luxury homes are located on the lake.

Alexander City was incorporated in 1872 as Youngsville, after its founder James Young. In 1873, the Savannah and Memphis Railroad came to the city. The city was renamed in honor of the railroad's President Edward Porter Alexander, hero of the Battle of Gettysburg for the Confederate States. On July 20, 1897, George Richardson was lynched.

In 2015, plaintiffs represented by the Southern Poverty Law Center sued the City of Alexander and its Chief of Police Willie Robinson in federal court, alleging that they had from 2013 to 2015 operated "a modern-day debtors' prison" that unconstitutionally used its police force to arrest and detain at least 190 poor defendants who were unable to pay Municipal Court-imposed fines and costs. In 2017, the city reached a settlement, in which the city and its insurer agreed to pay $680,000 to persons illegally jailed.

Major industries in Alexander City include manufacturing, with several companies contributing to the city's industrial sector. Additionally, the healthcare sector plays a crucial role in the local economy, providing essential services to residents. The city's picturesque location near Lake Martin also makes it a popular destination for tourism-related activities, contributing significantly to the local economy.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Alexander City. The Russell Medical Center serves as a cornerstone for healthcare, offering a range of medical services to residents. The city is surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Martin, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking. There are also amazing wellness and health centers. The Anytime Fitness offers gym equipment, classes, and personal training for physical fitness. The Kerley Clinic Chiropractic offers gym equipment, classes, and personal training for physical fitness. Integrative Massage of Alexander City LLC where you can learn and practice meditation techniques for stress relief and mental clarity. MainStreet Family Care provides counseling services, therapy, and support for mental health and well-being. Shay Aesthetics and Wellness offers massages, facials, and other spa treatments for relaxation and rejuvenation. 

The top sites in Alexander City, AL are Wellborn MuscleCar Museum, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, and Wind Creek State Park.

Population: 14,843 (2020). ZIP codes: 35010, 35011. Area code: 256. Elevation: 705 ft (215 m). Area: 43.99 sq mi (113.94 km2).

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What is Alexander City, AL is known for?

Alexander City has a rich and varied history. Beginning with its Indian heritage and running through frontier roots, natural resources have always been important. That was amplified in 1926 when an Alabama Power project created the area's most recognizable natural asset -- Lake Martin. Before the lake was ever imagined, cotton played a major role in shaping the city, as it does today. The Battle of Horseshoe Bend secured U.S. government control of Tallapoosa County when Andrew Jackson defeated the Creek Indians in a decisive battle.

What is historic about Alexander City, AL?

Alexander City was incorporated in 1872 as Youngsville, after its founder James Young. In 1873, the Savannah and Memphis Railroad came to the city. The city was renamed in honor of the railroad's President Edward Porter Alexander, hero of the Battle of Gettysburg for the Confederate States. On July 20, 1897, George Richardson was lynched. On June 13, 1902, at 1 pm, a fire broke out in the Alexander City Machine shop and destroyed much of the town. At the time, Alexander City did not have a water system and all buildings, including the telegraph office, post office, and three banks were burned.

Is there a historical place in Alexander City, AL?

The Avondale Historic District in Alexander City, Alabama, is a 750-acre (3.0 km2) historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The district includes a textile mill building, formerly the Avondale Mills, which closed in 2006 and is now known as Parkdale Mills. It includes a total of 428 contributing buildings and a contributing site, as well as 79 non-contributing buildings or structures, in an area roughly between Rose Ave. and Scott St., Hillabee St., and 7th St. in Alexander City. It includes two sections that were developed at the same time: the Avondale Mill Village which was built and operated by the Avondale Mill Company, and the adjacent Oak Lawn neighborhood, whose residents also worked for the mill. The mill village includes a textile mill, workers' houses, a superintendent's house, and two churches.

Sources

City of Alexander City

Wikipedia

Lake Martin Dock

Wellborn MuscleCar Museum

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

Wind Creek State Park

Russell Medical Center

Anytime Fitness

Kerley Clinic Chiropractic 

Integrative Massage of Alexander City LLC

MainStreet Family Care

Shay Aesthetics and Wellness 

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