Alexander City, Alabama
Alexander City, Alabama | |
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The Alexander City Commercial Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 2000. | |
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| Nickname: Alex City | |
| Motto: Hope. Courage. Pride. | |
Location of Alexander City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. | |
| Coordinates: 32°53′19″N 85°55′50″W / 32.88861°N 85.93056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tallapoosa |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Named after | Edward Porter Alexander |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mike Densmore |
| • Executive Administrative Assistant | Dana Fuller |
| Area | |
• Total | 43.99 sq mi (113.94 km2) |
| • Land | 43.70 sq mi (113.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 14,843 |
| • Density | 339.7/sq mi (131.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 35010-35011 |
| Area code | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-01132 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403077 |
| Website | Official website |
Alexander City, known to locals as "Alex City", is the largest city in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States, with a population of 14,843 as of the 2020 census. 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.
The city's economy was traditionally based on the textile industry, but in recent times its economic base has become more diversified as textile jobs have gone to India.