Ashland, Alabama

Ashland, Alabama
City
Clay County Courthouse in Ashland. The Classical Revival-style building has served as county courthouse since its completion in 1906.
Location of Ashland in Clay County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 33°16′12″N 85°50′25″W / 33.27000°N 85.84028°W / 33.27000; -85.84028
Country United States
State Alabama
CountyClay
Settled1867
Incorporated1871
Named afterHenry Clay's estate
Government
 • TypeMayor/City Council
Area
 • Total
7.38 sq mi (19.11 km2)
 • Land7.35 sq mi (19.03 km2)
 • Water0.035 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
1,122 ft (342 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,984
 • Density270.1/sq mi (104.28/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36251
Area code256
FIPS code01-02860
GNIS feature ID2405173
Websitehttp://www.cityofashland.net/

Ashland is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Alabama, United States. The population was 2,037 at the 2010 census.