Spring Garden, Alabama
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| Location of Spring Garden in Cherokee County, Alabama. Location of Spring Garden in Cherokee County, Alabama. | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.27 sq mi (5.87 km2) |
| • Land | 2.27 sq mi (5.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 216 |
| • Density | 95.3/sq mi (36.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582700[2] |
Spring Garden is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. Its population was 216 as of the 2020 census. The area was also known as Amberson or Ambersonville in the 19th century.
History
[edit | edit source]A post office has been in operation under the name Spring Garden since 1844.[3] The community was named for an early settler who was noted for his lush annual spring garden.[4]
Demographics
[edit | edit source]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1880 | 148 | — | |
| 2010 | 238 | — | |
| 2020 | 216 | −9.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
Education
[edit | edit source]Spring Garden Public Schools are part of the Cherokee County School District. Schools in the district include Cedar Bluff School, Centre Elementary School, Gaylesville School, Sand Rock School, Centre Middle School, Cherokee County High School, Spring Garden High School and Cherokee County Career & Technology Center.
Spring Garden High School is located in Spring Garden. The mission of Spring Garden High School is to prepare all students for the future, equipping them with academic skills, good work habits, marketable skills, an awareness of good health habits, and an appreciation for life.[6]
References
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