Brewton, Alabama
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| Brewton, Alabama | |
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| City | |
 Location in Escambia County and the state of Alabama |
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| Coordinates: 31°7′3″N 87°4′16″W / 31.1175°N 87.07111°WCoordinates: 31°7′3″N 87°4′16″W / 31.1175°N 87.07111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Escambia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.4 sq mi (29.7 km2) |
| • Land | 11.3 sq mi (29.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 5,498 |
| • Density | 482.3/sq mi (185.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 36426-36427 |
| Area code(s) | 251 |
| FIPS code | 01-09208 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0157900 |
Brewton is a city in Escambia County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 5,498. The city is the county seat of Escambia County.
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Government[change | change source]
The city government consists of mayor who is elected at large and five member city council who are each elected from a district.
Education[change | change source]
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[change | change source]
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[change | change source]
- Wayne Frazier, pro football player, Auburn University,
- Teddy Keaton, Football coach, Stillman College
- Kevin Sumlin, Football coach, Texas A&M Aggies football
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