Prattville, Alabama

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Prattville, Alabama
Official seal of Prattville, Alabama
Nickname: 
The Fountain City
Motto: 
"The Preferred Community"
Location of Prattville in Autauga County and Elmore County, Alabama.
Location of Prattville in Autauga County and Elmore County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 32°27′33″N 86°27′5″W / 32.45917°N 86.45139°W / 32.45917; -86.45139
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountiesAutauga, Elmore
Founded1839
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
Area
 • Total36.29 sq mi (94.00 km2)
 • Land35.41 sq mi (91.71 km2)
 • Water0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2)
Elevation
328 ft (100 m)
Population
 • Total37,781
 • Density1,066.96/sq mi (411.96/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
36066-36068
Area code334
FIPS code01-62328
GNIS feature ID0125246
Websitewww.prattvilleal.gov

Prattville is a city in Autauga and Elmore counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is the county seat of Autauga County. As of the 2020 Census, the population of the city is 37,781.[2] The city is northwest of Montgomery.

Tornado[change | change source]

On February 17, 2008, Prattville was hit by an estimated EF3 tornado which destroyed more than 45 homes and businesses and damaged over 800.

Notable residents[change | change source]

References[change | change source]

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Prattville city, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  3. Benn, Alvin (February 28, 2010). "Prattville turns out to welcome Saints star home". Montgomery Advertiser. Gannett. Archived from the original on 2014-08-13. Retrieved 2010-03-30.