Map of Elmore County, Alabama

Elmore County is a county located in the east central portion of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 87,977. Its county seat is Wetumpka. Its name is in honor of General John A. Elmore.

Elmore County is part of the Montgomery, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Elmore County overview:
Name:Elmore County
FIPS code:01-051
State:Alabama
Founded:February 15, 1866
Named for:John A. Elmore
Seat:Wetumpka
Largest city:Millbrook
Total Area:657 sq mi (1,700 km²)
Land Area:618 sq mi (1,600 km²)
Total Population:87,977
Population Density:130/sq mi (52/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.elmoreco.org

Elmore County location map. Where is Elmore County?

Elmore County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Elmore County.
Location of Elmore County in the the United States.
Elmore County location on the Alabama map. Where is Elmore County.
Location of Elmore County in Alabama.

History

Elmore County was established on February 15, 1866, from portions of Autauga, Coosa, Tallapoosa, and Montgomery counties.

The French established Fort Toulouse at the confluence of the Coosa and Tallapoosa in 1717.

Gen. Andrew Jackson then erected Fort Jackson in 1814 at the site of Fort Toulouse following the Battle of Horseshoe Bend.

On July 2, 1901, a local mob lynched Robert (or perhaps Robin) White. In a strange turn of events, a local farmer, George Howard confessed in court to the killing and named five other local men as killers. Three men were convicted in the killing and sentenced to ten years in prison. On 9 June 1902, they were pardoned by Governor Jelks. In 1915 another Black man was taken from the local jail and murdered.

In 1950, a City Planning Board was formed in the county seat of Wetumpka.

In 1957, the National Guard Armory was constructed in the county seat of Wetumpka.

Elmore County Road Map

Elmore CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Elmore County, Alabama. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Elmore CountyMap
Elmore Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 657 square miles (1,700 km), of which 618 square miles (1,600 km) is land and 39 square miles (100 km) (5.9%) is water.

The county is located on the fall line of the eastern United States, and consequently boasts a diverse geography. Most of the county contains rolling hills, being located in the Piedmont region. Some parts of the county do have open fields and farmland as well. The cities of Wetumpka and Tallassee are important river cities located on the fall line.

Major highways

  • Interstate 65
  • U.S. Highway 82
  • U.S. Highway 231
  • State Route 9
  • State Route 14
  • State Route 50
  • State Route 63
  • State Route 111
  • State Route 143
  • State Route 170
  • State Route 212
  • State Route 229

Adjacent counties

Elmore County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Elmore County, Alabama
Elmore County Topo map.

Elmore County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Elmore County, Alabama
Elmore County satellite map.

Elmore County Outline Map

Outline Map of Elmore County, Alabama
Elmore County outline map.

See also

Map of Alabama State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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