Stevenson, Alabama

Coordinates: 34°52′10″N 85°49′55″W / 34.869442°N 85.831829°W / 34.869442; -85.831829
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Stevenson
FIPS code
01-73080
GNIS feature ID0127370
Websitewww.cityofstevensonalabama.com

Stevenson is a

Chattanooga-Cleveland-Dalton, TN-GA-AL Combined Statistical Area. Sources listed either 1866 or 1867 as the year of incorporation, but that seems to conflict with the dates given for the town being granted a charter.[2] It did not first appear on the U.S. Census until 1880, where it was the second largest town in Jackson County behind Scottsboro. Since 1900, it has been the third largest town behind either Scottsboro and Bridgeport
or vice versa. At the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,955, down from 2,046 in 2010.

Geography

Stevenson is located at 34°52′10″N 85°49′55″W / 34.86944°N 85.83194°W / 34.86944; -85.83194 (34.869442, -85.831829).[3]

According to the

U.S. Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13 km2), of which 4.9 square miles (13 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (5.71%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880241—
1890586143.2%
1900560−4.4%
19105742.5%
192064011.5%
193073314.5%
19407938.2%
195092716.9%
19601,45657.1%
19702,39064.1%
19802,5687.4%
19902,046−20.3%
20001,770−13.5%
20102,04615.6%
20201,955−4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

2000 census

In the 2000

Latino
of any race.

There were 795 households, of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.83.

21.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The

poverty line
, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 22.1% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

In the 2010

Latino
of any race.

There were 904 households, of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.90.

22.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The

poverty line
, including 44.9% of those under age 18 and 25.3% of those age 65 or over.

2020 census

Stevenson racial composition[7]
Race Num. Perc.
White
(non-Hispanic) 		1,417 72.48%
Black or African American
(non-Hispanic) 		261 13.35%
Native American
 19 0.97%
Asian
 5 0.26%
Pacific Islander
 1 0.05%
Other/Mixed
 181 9.26%
Latino
 71 3.63%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,955 people, 729 households, and 461 families residing in the city.

Stevenson Depot

Gazebo by Railroad museum

The Stevenson Railroad Depot Museum, located in downtown Stevenson, is dedicated to preserving an important part of railroading history through the display of related artifacts. In addition, the museum displays artifacts recalling Native American culture, pioneer life, and Civil War events.[8]

The depot, which was built in 1872 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, stands on the ruins of Stevenson's first railroad depot, which was built around 1852 for common use by the

Memphis & Charleston Railroads. That original depot was destroyed either during, or shortly after, the Civil War. Bricks salvaged may have been used in the building of the present structure.[9]

Fort Harker

Fort Harker

Constructed by the Union Army in summer 1862 and expanded in 1864, using soldiers and slaves,

Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad. In addition to forts, the Union Army established a medical facility and a refugee camp at Stevenson. The remains of Gen. Rosecrans’ headquarters is on the National Register of Historic Places
. Both may be seen near downtown Stevenson today.

Depot Days

Every June, the town of Stevenson holds the annual Depot Days celebration. This celebration includes many different aspects of the southern town's culture and celebrates the great things that Stevenson represents. The week-long celebration is concluded with a parade, a day full of activities, and a street dance in the middle of Downtown Stevenson.[12]

North Jackson High School

Stevenson is the location of the North Jackson High School. In 1993, the school won the Alabama 4A State Title in football.[13] They reached the finals again in 2002, when they were defeated by UMS-Wright 7-3.[14]

Notable people

Gallery

  • Stevenson, Alabama
  • Alabama House and Union sentinels, Stevenson, Alabama, 1863.
    Alabama House and Union sentinels, Stevenson, Alabama, 1863.
  • Federals at Railroad Station, 1864.
    Federals at Railroad Station, 1864.
  • Civil war camps at Stevenson, Alabama
    Civil war camps at Stevenson, Alabama

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "Stevenson".
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
  7. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  8. ^ "Stevenson Railroad Depot Museum". Jacksoncountychamber.com. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  9. ^ "Stevenson". Encyclopedia of Alabama. February 26, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  10. ^ "Northern Alabama". Civil War Traveler. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  11. ^ Payette, Pete (2006). Northern Alabama. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
  12. ^ "Stevenson Depot Days | Community Events". Jacksoncountychamber.com. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  13. ^ "Alabama High School Football Championships". AHSFHS.org. December 10, 1993. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  14. ^ "Alabama High School Football History". Ahsfhs.org. Retrieved August 2, 2014.

External links

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