Spring Garden, Alabama

Spring Garden, Alabama
Census-designated place
Spring Garden School
Location of Spring Garden in Cherokee County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 33°58′22″N85°33′14″W / 33.97278°N 85.55389°W / 33.97278; -85.55389
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Cherokee
Area [1]
• Total	2.27 sq mi (5.87 km2)
• Land	2.27 sq mi (5.87 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	705 ft (215 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	216
• Density	95.3/sq mi (36.81/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area codes	256 & 938
GNIS feature ID	2582700 [2]

Spring Garden is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. Its population was 216 as of the 2020 census. The area was also known as Amberson or Ambersonville in the 19th century.

History

A post office has been in operation under the name Spring Garden since 1844. ^[3] The community was named for an early settler who was noted for his lush annual spring garden. ^[4]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	148		—
2010	238		—
2020	216		−9.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

Education

Spring Garden Public Schools are part of the Cherokee County School District. Schools in the district include Cedar Bluff School, Centre Elementary School, Gaylesville School, Sand Rock School, Centre Middle School, Cherokee County High School, Spring Garden High School and Cherokee County Career & Technology Center.

Spring Garden High School is located in Spring Garden. The mission of Spring Garden High School is to prepare all students for the future, equipping them with academic skills, good work habits, marketable skills, an awareness of good health habits, and an appreciation for life. ^[6]

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Spring Garden, Alabama
3. "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
4. "Cherokee County, Ala". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 46. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
5. "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
6. "Home - Spring Garden High School". Home - Spring Garden High School.