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Anderson, Alabama
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Location of Anderson in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Settled | 1825 (Andersons Creek) |
| Renamed | 1860 (Anderson) |
| Incorporated | 1973 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 254 |
| • Density | 196.59/sq mi (75.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35610
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-01756 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405149 |
Anderson is a town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Florence - Muscle Shoals Metropolitan Statistical Area known as "The Shoals". As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the town had a population of 282, down from 354 in 2000.
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History
The town is situated along Anderson Creek, which empties into the Elk River near the Lauderdale-Limestone county border. Both the town and creek were named for Samuel Anderson, who built a gristmill along the creek in the early 19th century. The town was first settled around 1825 and was named Andersons Creek for the afore mentioned creek. The name was shortened to Anderson, and a post office was established in 1860. Anderson incorporated as a town in 1973.
Geography
Anderson is located at 34°55′12″N 87°16′13″W / 34.92000°N 87.27028°W (34.920029, -87.270358).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all land.
Anderson is situated near Anderson Creek, which is loosely paralleled by Alabama State Route 207.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 373 | — | |
| 1980 | 405 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 339 | −16.3% | |
| 2000 | 354 | 4.4% | |
| 2010 | 282 | −20.3% | |
| 2020 | 254 | −9.9% | |
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Anderson first appeared on the 1980 U.S. Census as an incorporated town. It also included its unincorporated population from 1970, which was not originally listed on that census.
Education
Anderson was formerly home to Anderson Junior High School in the Lauderdale County School System. The School was from Kindergarten to 9th grade. The school closed and the zone was consolidated between Lauderdale County High School and Lexington School. There is no actual school located in Anderson.
Culture and events
Parks
Anderson has a two-acre park with a walking trail, pavilion, and playground. It is located just north of the town and has a handicapped accessible area.
Golf
Anderson hosts Anderson Creek Golf Club, an 18-hole course built in 1992.
Notable person
- Hugh P. Harris, a United States Army four-star general who served as Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command from 1964 to 1965.
See also
In Spanish: Anderson (Alabama) para niños
