Bullock County, Alabama
Bullock County, Alabama is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Colonel Edward C. Bullock of Barbour County. As of 2020 the population was 10,357.[1]
| Bullock County, Alabama | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Alabama | |
 Alabama's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | December 5 (created), 1866 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Union Springs |
| Largest City | Union Springs |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
625 sq mi (1,619 km²) 623 sq mi (1,614 km²) 2.3 sq mi (6 km²), 0.4 |
| Population - Density |
|
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: http://bullockcountyalrev.com/ | |
| Named for: Edward Bullock | |
History
Bullock County was formed on December 5, 1866. The boundaries were changed in February 1867. In 1867, Union Springs was chosen as the county seat.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 626.06 square miles (1,621.5 km2). 625.01 square miles (1,618.8 km2) (or 99.83%) is land and 1.04 square miles (2.7 km2) (or 0.17%) is water.[2] The county is in the southeastern section of the state, in the prairie region. The Chunnennuggee Ridge runs through the center of the county.
Incorporated cities and towns
Unincorporated communities
- Fitzpatrick
- Inverness
- Perote
- Smut Eye (sometimes Smuteye)
- Thompson
Adjacent counties
- Macon County (north)
- Russell County (northeast)
- Barbour County (southeast)
- Pike County (southwest)
- Montgomery County (west)
Transportation
Major highways
Airport
Franklin Field is a county-owned public-use airport. It is located five nautical miles (9 km) west of the central business district of Union Springs, Alabama.[3]
Places of interest
Bullock County is home to several historic homes including the McCaslan-Garner House and Bonus-Foster-Chapman House.
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Bullock County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ↑ "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Counties". United States Census. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- ↑ FAA Airport Master Record for 07A (Form 5010 PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 3 June 2010.
- Owen, Thomas McAdory. History of Alabama and Dictionary of Alabama Biography. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1921.
Coordinates: 32°05′52″N 85°43′02″W / 32.09778°N 85.71722°W