Brewton, Alabama
Brewton is a city in Escambia County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 5,276.[2] The city is the county seat of Escambia County.
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 Location of Brewton in Escambia County, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 31°7′3″N 87°4′16″W / 31.11750°N 87.07111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Escambia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.53 sq mi (29.87 km2) |
| • Land | 11.30 sq mi (29.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,276 |
| • Density | 467.07/sq mi (180.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-09208 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0157900 |
| Website | http://www.cityofbrewton.org/ |
Government
The city government consists of mayor who is elected at large and five member city council who are each elected from a district.
Education
Schools in the Brewton City School System:
- Brewton Elementary School, on Douglas Ave.
- Brewton Middle School, on Liles Blvd.
- T. R. Miller High School, on Douglas Ave.
Brewton is home to Jefferson Davis Community College, a small postsecondary school that primarily gives associate's degrees.
Culture and special events
The annual Alabama Blueberry Festival is held at Burnt Corn Creek Park and downtown Brewton.
The Thomas E. McMillan Museum is on the campus of the Jefferson Davis Community College.
Notable natives or residents
- Wayne Frazier, pro football player, Auburn University,
- Teddy Keaton, Football coach, Stillman College
- Kevin Sumlin, Football coach, Texas A&M Aggies football
Brewton, Alabama Media
Sign for Brewton on State Route 41
References
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Brewton city, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
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