Union Springs, Alabama
| Union Springs, Alabama | |
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Union Springs at sundown
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| Nickname(s): Bird Dog Field Trial Capital of the World; The Serendipity Center of the South |
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 Location in Bullock County and the state of Alabama |
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| Coordinates: 32°8′24″N 85°42′46″W / 32.14000°N 85.71278°WCoordinates: 32°8′24″N 85°42′46″W / 32.14000°N 85.71278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Bullock |
| Settled | 1835 |
| Incorporated | 1844 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Council |
| • Mayor | Saint T. Thomas, Jr. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km2) |
| • Land | 6.6 sq mi (17.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 3,980 |
| • Density | 601/sq mi (231.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 36089 |
| Area code | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-77880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0128349 |
Union Springs is a city in and county seat of Bullock County, Alabama, United States. The population was 3,980 at the 2010 census.
The area that became Union Springs was first settled by white men after the Creek Indian removal of the 1830s. Twenty-seven springs watered the land, giving rise to the name of Union Springs. The city was incorporated on January 13, 1844. When Bullock County was formed in 1866, voters selected Union Springs as the county seat.
Union Springs is located in southeastern Alabama near the center of Bullock County at 32°8'24.407" North, 85°42'46.094" West (32.140113, -85.712804). The source of the Conecuh River is within the city limits.
The city is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 82 and U.S. Route 29. Route 82 leads east 40 miles (64 km) to Eufaula and northwest 46 miles (74 km) to Montgomery, the state capital. Route 29 leads north 23 miles (37 km) to Tuskegee and southwest 40 miles (64 km) to Troy.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Union Springs has a total area of 6.7 square miles (17.3 km2), of which 6.6 square miles (17.2 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.93%, is water.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Union Springs has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,980 people, 1,461 households, and 915 families residing in the city.The population density was 601 inhabitants per square mile (232/km2). There were 1,664 housing units at an average density of 248.4 per square mile (95.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 71.8% Black or African American, 12.9% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.1% Pacific Islander, 12.8% from other races, and .8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.0% of the population.
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