Grove Hill, Alabama
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History
The area that is now Grove Hill was originally inhabited by Creek and Choctaw Indians. During the Creek War, settlers in the community sought protection in Fort White.[1] The county seat of Clarke County was established at what later became Grove Hill in 1832 as the spot was most central to the rest of the county. Known variously as Smithville, then Macon, the name Grove Hill was selected around 1850 for the large grove of oak trees on the plateau. The town was officially incorporated and chartered in 1929.[2] The 1853 yellow fever epidemic struck the town, killing many residents, almost wiping out the town.[3]
The Grove Hill area has numerous sites on the National Register of Historic Places including the Alston-Cobb House, Bush House, John A. Coate House, Cobb House, Dickinson House, Fort Sinquefield, and the Grove Hill Courthouse Square Historic District.[4]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all land.[5]
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Grove Hill has a humid subtropical climate (abbreviated Cfa).
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Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1870 | 200 | — | |
| 1880 | 176 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 225 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 491 | — | |
| 1940 | 730 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 1,443 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 1,834 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 1,825 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 1,912 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 1,551 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 1,438 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 1,570 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 1,818 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[8] | Pop 2010[9] | Pop 2020[10] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 889 | 873 | 938 | 61.82% | 55.61% | 51.60% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 536 | 646 | 790 | 37.27% | 41.15% | 43.45% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 3 | 3 | 12 | 0.21% | 0.19% | 0.66% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.00% | 0.32% | 0.72% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.39% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 5 | 10 | 36 | 0.35% | 0.64% | 1.98% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5 | 31 | 22 | 0.35% | 1.97% | 1.21% |
| Total | 1,438 | 1,570 | 1,818 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,818 people, 669 households, and 467 families residing in the town.
2010 census
As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 1,570 people, 615 households, and 402 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 56.6% White, 41.3% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. 2.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 582 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 21.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.3 males.
Education
Public Education is provided by the Clarke County School System. Located in Grove Hill are Clarke County High School (grades 9 through 12), Wilson Hall Middle School (grades 5 through 8), and Grove Hill Elementary School (grades K though 4).
There is one private school in Grove Hill. Clarke Preparatory School provides education for grades K through 12.
Media
Radio station
WBMH 106.1 FM (Classic Country)
Notable people
- Lemuel J. Alston, U.S. Representative from South Carolina
- Doug Barfield[12] – Auburn University football coach
- Zechariah Bettis, politician and Probate Judge of Clarke County, Alabama
- John W. Cranford – Representative for Texas.[13]
- Loula Friend Dunn, social worker, and first woman executive of the American Public Welfare Association.
- Grant Gillis – Major League Baseball player[14]
- Wes Goodwin - Defensive Coordinator at Clemson
- Marc Keahey, Democratic member of the Alabama Senate
- F. David Mathews – United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare
- Cliff Nobles – Pop musician
References
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External links
- The Town of Grove Hill and the Grove Hill Area Chamber of Commerce Web siteTemplate:Category handler[<span title="Script error: No such module "string".">usurped]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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