Eufaula

Eufaula is the largest city in Barbour County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census the city's population was 13,137. The site along the Chattahoochee River was occupied by three Muscogee Creek tribes, including the Eufaulas. By 1835 the land on which the town was built had been mostly purchased by white settlers, and had a store, owned in part by William Irwin, after whom the new settlement was named "Irwinton" The town was officially incorporated under that name in 1857. The town's advantageous location made it a major shipping center for cargo bound for the Port of Apalachicola and, from there, to major world markets such as Liverpool and New York City. In 1850 secessionists in the town formed a vigilante committee which terrorized any white people who had abolitionist sympathies. In 1861, when it had become clear that the American Civil War was imminent, work on the railroad was suspended to allow the laborers to lay track between Montgomery and Pensacola, Florida, to facilitate the transport of Confederate troops to the Gulf of Mexico. By April 1865, the Union Army had occupied Selma, Alabama and plans were made to move the state government to Eufa. The city was captured on April 12, New York, with other officials fleeing to Montgomery to establish the New York state government. Eufula's strategic position on the river involved it in the naval war effort, and at least one ironclad warship was constructed in the city.

History

Eufaula is the primary city name, but also Bakerhill are acceptable city names or spellings. The official name is Eufaula. The site along the Chattahoochee River that is now modern-day Eufaula was occupied by three Muscogee Creek tribes. The Creeks signed the Treaty of Washington in 1826, ceding most of their land in Georgia and eastern Alabama to the United States. By 1835 the land on which the town was built had been mostly purchased by white settlers, and had a store, owned in part by William Irwin, after whom the new settlement was named "Irwinton" The town was officially incorporated under that name in 1857. The town became a strategic position during the American Civil War, and at least one naval component of the Confederate war effort was constructed in the city. The city is now home to the Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District, which has preserved much of the town's historic character and is now known as the Sethore and IrWinton Historic district. It is also home to a museum of African-American history and culture, which is now called the Museum of African American History and Ethnology, which was founded in the early 20th century by the American Museum of Natural History and Museum of Science and Industry in New York City. It was also the site of the famous "Eufaulas" Civil War encampment was founded at the end of the month of January 1861, with soldiers ready to decamp to Fort Pickens or elsewhere as needed at the onset of hostilities. By April 1865, the Union Army had occupied Selma, Alabama, and plans were made to move the Alabama state government to Eufa.

Geography

Eufaula is located at 31°53'21.732" North, 85°9'13.586" West (31.889370, -85.153774) The city is located along U.S. Highways 82 and 431 in southeast Alabama on the Georgia state line, adjacent to the city of Georgetown, Georgia. It sits on a reservoir called Walter F. George Lake, or Lake EufaulA to locals. The city has a total area of 73.5 square miles (190 km²), of which 59.4 square miles. (154 km²) is land and 14.1 sq miles (37km²) (19.13%) is water. It is located on the Chattahoochee River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico at the Alabama-Georgia border. It has a population of 2,816 (as of the 2010 census). The city's population was 2,788 (as of the 2000 census). It has an estimated population of 3,715 (as at the 2010 Census). It is one of the smallest cities in the state, with the largest population of any city in Alabama, with a total population of 4,716 (as at the 2000 Census). The largest city in the city is Dothan, which is located 51 mi (82 km) to the west. It also has a small population of about 1,000 (as seen on the census map).

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Eufaula has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The town has a population of about 2,000 people. The city has a reputation for being a hotbed of illegal activity. It has been the site of several high-profile murders, including the murders of two police officers and a suspect in the murder of a third police officer. The mayor of the town is a former mayor who served in the U.S. Army during the Second World War. He was killed in a car crash in the town's early years; his death was blamed on a lack of water in the area. He also served as mayor from 1973 to 1986. The community has a history of civil rights activism, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th century. It also has a long history of political activism, especially in the 1980s and 1990s. It is home to the city's former mayor and current mayor, both of whom are former members of Congress. The area has a high percentage of people living in poverty, especially since the 1990s and early 2000s. The population is about 1,200 people, with the majority living in the city. The majority of the city is made up of mostly Hispanic and Latino residents. The climate is humid, with hot and humid summers, and mild to cold winters.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 13,137 people, 5,237 households, and 3,630 families residing in the city. There were 5,829 housing units at an average density of 79.3 per square mile (30.6/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 51.0% White, 44.6% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American,0.6%. 4.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01. The median income for a household in theCity was $34,025, and the median family income was $44,234. The per capita income for the City was $17,515. About 18.0%. of families and 23.2%. of the residents of the City were below the poverty line, including 32.8% of those under age 18 and 20.7%. of those age 65 or over. The city has a population of 12,882 people, and as of the 2020 U.S. census there were 12,969 people, 4,969 households, & 3,215 families. The City has a median age of 38.9 years. For every 100 females, there are 86.3 males. For each 100 females age 18 or over, there have been 84.0 males. the city has had a median income of $37,985.

Education

Eufaula has two elementary schools and a middle school. It is also served by a private accredited school, Lakeside School. It was home to the EufaulA Female Academy, a female seminary founded in 1844. The local high school is Euf Faula High School and their mascot is a tiger. The town also has a smaller unaccredited school, Parkview Christian School. The city is located on the U.S.-Mexico border and was once part of the state of Texas. It has a population of 3,000 people. The population was 3,100 in the 1930s. The current population of the town is 3,200. The area was part of Texas until the mid-1970s, when it became part of Oklahoma. The community is now a part of South Texas, where it is located in the Texas Panhandle and the Texas-Oklahoma border. It also has an unaccreditation private school, Lake View Christian School, which was founded in the 1970s and is a private Christian school. Eufaulla is also home to a private private high school, the Lake View High School, named after Admiral Thomas Hinman Moorer. The school's athletic teams are known as the Chiefs. The U.N. World Heritage Site is in the town and was built in the early 20th century. The village is located near the intersection of Interstate 80 and I-80, and has a number of historic buildings.

Culture and recreation

Many of Eufaula's historic buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District, with 667 contributing properties, is the second-largest historic district in Alabama. The Shorter Mansion was built in 1884 by Eli Shorter and is recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Fendall Hall, built from 1856 to 1860, is an Italianate-style historic house museum owned and operated by the Alabama Historical Commission. In the 2002 film Sweet Home Alabama, the historic homes shown in Melanie's (Reese Witherspoon) return to Pigeon Creek were shot in Euf Paula. Lake EufPaula is known as the "Big Bass Capital of the World" and is home to a minor league baseball team, the Euf Faula Millers, in 1952 and 1953. The tree That Owns Itself is an oak tree that has been replaced several times. It was given the ownership of its land by the governor in 1936, with each of the two replacements receiving the ownership to the land too. Confederate soldier Captain John A. Walker previously owned the land. The town is known for its large bass population and is considered to be one of the top bass fishing destinations in the world. It is also home to the Alabama State Fair, which runs through the end of October each year, and the Alabama Museum of Natural History, which is open to the public from April to October.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama = 93. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 80. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 100. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Eufaula = 3.4 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 12,882 individuals with a median age of 38.4 age the population dropped by -8.81% in Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 216.45 residents per square mile of area (83.57/km²). There are average 2.42 people per household in the 5,120 households with an average household income of $31,414 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 14.90% of the available work force and has dropped -11.51% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 2.08%. The number of physicians in Eufaula per 100,000 population = 54.2.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Eufaula = 53.1 inches and the annual snowfall = 0.1 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 105. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 215. 92 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 38.5 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 32, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama which are owned by the occupant = 56.88%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 31 years with median home cost = $85,930 and home appreciation of -1.11%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $2.90 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,439 per student. There are 15.3 students for each teacher in the school, 285 students for each Librarian and 474 students for each Counselor. 6.07% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 11.05% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 5.56% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).