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
County
Bullock County courthouse in Union Springs
Bullock County courthouse in Union Springs
Map of Alabama highlighting Bullock County
Location within the U.S. state of Alabama
Map of the United States highlighting Alabama
Alabama's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°05′52″N 85°43′02″W
Country United States
State Alabama
FoundedDecember 5 (created), 1866
Named forEdward Bullock
SeatUnion Springs
Largest cityUnion Springs
Area
 • Total625 sq mi (1,620 km2)
 • Land623 sq mi (1,610 km2)
 • Water2.3 sq mi (6 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total10,357
 • Density17/sq mi (6.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitebullockcountyalrev.com

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 United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 625 square miles (1,620 km2), of which 623 square miles (1,610 km2) is land and 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) (0.4%) 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

Transportation

Major highways
  • U.S. Highway 29
  • U.S. Highway 82
  • State Route 51
  • State Route 110

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
  1. "QuickFacts: Bullock County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  2. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  3. 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.

32°05′52″N 85°43′02″W

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