Atmore, Alabama

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Atmore is a city in Escambia County, Alabama, United States. The population was 8,391 at the 2020 census.[1] It was incorporated on May 9, 1907.[2]

The Atmore Commercial Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is headquartered in Atmore.

History

Atmore was first recorded as a stop called Williams Station[3] on the Mobile and Great Northern Railroad. The town was originally to be named "Carney", in honor of a citizen who owned a sawmill in the town. Mr. Carney's brother had already established a town nearby with the same name, and Mr. Carney was allowed to name the town after his close friend C.P. Atmore, General Passenger Agent of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Mr. Atmore never visited the town.[4]

In 2008 the city of Atmore annexed Alabama Department of Corrections prison property, including Holman Correctional Facility and Fountain Correctional Facility. The Alabama DOC asked for the city to annex the land.[5]

Geography

The southern border of Atmore is the Florida state line. A new section of the city was incorporated Script error: No such module "convert". to the north. Mobile is Script error: No such module "convert". to the southwest, and Pensacola, Florida, is Script error: No such module "convert". south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Atmore has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". is water.[6]

Climate

Climate is characterized by mild to high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification sub-type for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).[7]

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Demographics

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Historical population
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U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2020 Census[1]

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Atmore first appeared on the 1910 U.S. Census as an incorporated town.[10] By 1930, it became the largest city in Escambia County, though lost the title to former holder Brewton in 1940. It became the largest city again in 1950 and has held the distinction to date (2010). In 2010, the city became majority Black for the first time.[11]

2020 census

Atmore racial composition[12]
Race Number Percent
White (non-Hispanic) 3,177 37.86%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 4,551 54.24%
Native American 183 2.18%
Asian 32 0.38%
Pacific Islander 5 0.06%
Other/Mixed 290 3.46%
Hispanic or Latino 153 1.82%

As of the 2020 census, there were 13,365 people, 2,803 households, and 1,443 families residing in the city.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 10194 people, the population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 3,480 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the city was 55.4% Black or African American, 39.3% White, 1.8% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. 1.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,002 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.9% were married couples living together, 23.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 155.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 207.4 males.

Atmore Census Division (1960–2020)

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U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census[13]

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Atmore was created a census division in 1960 following the general reorganization of county precincts.[14] Prior to 1960, Atmore was within the former Escambia County 7th precinct of Canoe.[15]

Economy

For most of the 20th century, the Atmore area was primarily a farming, timber, and light industry community. Major commercial industries have been Masland Carpets, Alto, and a local lumber company. For many years, the Vanity Fair lingerie company operated a manufacturing sewing plant in Atmore, offering employment to local citizens and surrounding communities.

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has increased its relative economic contributions through the operation of Wind Creek Casino and Hotel near Atmore.[16][17]

Holman Correctional Facility is located north of the central city,[18][19] and features a male death row and execution chamber.[19] Fountain Correctional Facility is Script error: No such module "convert". north of the Atmore city center.[20]

Arts and culture

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Atmore City Hall
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Atmore Post Office
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Atmore Public Library
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Atmore Fire Department
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Main Street

Local events include:

  • Mayfest, a May event featuring sports, arts and crafts, food, and entertainment.[21]
  • Old-Time Fiddlers' Convention, a musical competition.[22]
  • A Taste of the South, an annual event featuring entertainment and local food.[23]
  • Williams Station Day, a celebration of Atmore's history beginning in 1866 as Williams Station. The event includes an arts and crafts, fiddlers, entertainment, a model train show, and a sugar cane mill.[24]
  • Poarch Creek Indian Pow-wow, an annual Thanksgiving event featuring turkey, roasted corn, and a dance competition.[25]

Parks and recreation

Atmore has recreational and sports facilities, including Atmore Heritage Park.[26]

Government

Atmore is governed by a mayor and members of a city council elected from five districts within the city.[26]

Education

Escambia County Public School System is the public school district of Atmore.[27] Schools in Atmore include: Rachel Patterson Elementary School, Escambia County Middle School (the largest school in the system), and Escambia County High School (the first public county high school in the state of Alabama).

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Prior to 1970, African-American children attended black schools such as the Escambia County Training School in Atmore.

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Infrastructure

Transportation

US Highway 31 and Alabama Highway 21 pass through the city.

Atmore Municipal Airport features a Script error: No such module "convert". runway.[26]

The town is serviced by two freight railroads, the Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway and CSX. Historically, Atmore had a Frisco Railway station, served by a section of the railroad's Sunnyland passenger train. A Louisville and Nashville station was a stop for the Azalean (Cincinnati-New Orleans), the Piedmont Limited (New York-New Orleans) and local Montgomery-New Orleans trains.[29][30] The Frisco service ended in 1955, and the Louisville and Nashville in 1971. Atmore station was later served by Amtrak's Gulf Breeze train (Birmingham-Montgomery-Mobile) until that service ended in 1995.It was served by the Sunset Limited until 2005 when Katrina cut the tracks.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Escambia County Alabama Transit System provides dial-a-ride bus service throughout the city and county.[31]

Health care

Atmore Community Hospital, an affiliate of Infirmary Health Systems of Mobile, offers full acute care in a two-story facility.[26]

Notable people

References

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  18. ↑ "Holman Correctional Facility Template:Webarchive." Alabama Department of Corrections. Retrieved on August 15, 2010.
  19. ↑ a b "Annual Report Fiscal Year 2003." Alabama Department of Corrections. 33/84. Retrieved on August 15, 2010.
  20. ↑ "Fountain / JO Davis Correctional Facility Template:Webarchive." Alabama Department of Corrections. Retrieved on July 4, 2011.
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