Lowndes County Map, Alabama
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Lowndes County, Alabama
Located in Alabama’s Black Belt, Lowndes County is where history looms large. U.S. Highway 80, part of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, runs through, connecting key civil rights landmarks.
The population is small. There are only around 10,000 who live in this county. But the county’s influence on American history is profound.
Hayneville, the county seat, saw significant events during the Civil Rights Movement. Now, the Lowndes Interpretive Center commemorates this past.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Lowndes County |
County Seat | Hayneville |
Population | Approximately 10,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Hayneville, Fort Deposit, Mosses, White Hall, Benton, Lowndesboro |
Interstates and Highways | Interstate 65, U.S. Highway 80, State Route 21, State Route 97 |
FIPS Code | 01-085 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 725 square miles (Land: 716 sq mi, Water: 9 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Autauga County (North), Montgomery County (East), Crenshaw County (Southeast), Butler County (South), Wilcox County (Southwest), Dallas County (West) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Alabama |
Coordinates | 32.1615° N, 86.6506° W |
Etymology | Named after William Lowndes, a U.S. Congressman from South Carolina |
Major Landmarks | Lowndes Interpretive Center (part of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail), Holy Ground Battlefield Park, Lowndes County Courthouse, Calhoun School (historic) |
Website | Lowndes County Website |
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