Hazel Green, Alabama
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| Coordinates: 34°55′25″N 86°34′1″W / 34.92361°N 86.56694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10 sq mi (26 km2) |
| • Land | 10 sq mi (26 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 3,630 |
| • Density | 363/sq mi (139.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 35750 |
| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-48112 |
| GNIS feature ID | 01-33808 |
Hazel Green is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Madison County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population of the community is 3,630.[1]
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[edit] History
The town of Hazel Green was named by United States President Andrew Jackson. Jackson named the town "Hazel Green" because the hazel bushes along the road were of a vibrant green color.[citation needed] In the early 1800s farmers started moving to the Hazel Green area because it had some of the richest soil in the South. At the time, Hazel Green was a small, rural community that served as a crossroads. Roads connected Hazel Green with Athens to the west, Winchester, TN to the east, Huntsville to the south, and Nashville to the north. These roads intersected at what is now known as the intersection of US Highway 231/431, Joe Quick Road, and West Limestone Road. A post office was built in 1819 on the southeast corner of the intersection. A rest stop and a grocery store was built on this intersection also. The town incorporated on June 15, 1821 as an act of the state legislature with a population of 400. Sometime around the year 1850 Hazel Green suffered from a shortage of rich soil, causing it to become unincorporated.
Since the 1990s, Hazel Green has had a little rebirth. Subdivisions and businesses are being built in the area because of the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville and because of its nice schools. BRAC (Base Realignment Closure) is planned to bring 3,000+ new people to the Hazel Green-Meridianville area in 2012.
On April 3, 1974, Hazel Green was hit by an F5 tornado. This tornado was part of the Super Outbreak of 1974.
As of January 2011, Hazel Green is the only town with a population of under 4,000 to have a Facebook page with 2,000 likes.
[edit] Geography
Hazel Green is located at 34°55′25″N 86°34′2″W / 34.92361°N 86.56722°W (34.923712, -86.567206)[2].
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 10.0 square miles (26 km2), all of it land.
[edit] Major Roads
- U.S. Highway 231-431
- Charity Lane
- West Limestone Road
- Walker Lane
- Joe Quick Road
- Grimwood Road
[edit] Neighboring Communities
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Meridianville, Alabama
- Moores Mill, Alabama
- New Market, Alabama
- Harvest, Alabama
- Toney, Alabama
- Fayetteville, Tennessee
[edit] Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 150 |
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| 1980 | 672 | 348.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,280 | 239.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,805 | 66.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,630 | −4.6% | |
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 3,805 people, 1,340 households, and 1,080 families residing in the community. The population density was 378.9 people per square mile (146.3/km²). There were 1,394 housing units at an average density of 138.8 per square mile (53.6/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 93.56% White, 2.65% Black or African American, 1.31% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. 1.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,340 households out of which 46.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the community the population was spread out with 31.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males. The median income for a household in the community was $40,263, and the median income for a family was $45,174. Males had a median income of $33,005 versus $23,929 for females. The per capita income for the community was $18,397. About 4.2% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Public services
The Madison County Sheriff's Department administers law and order in Hazel Green.
The Hazel Green Fire/Rescue is a large volunteer fire department of approximately 40 members serving the residents of North Central Madison County. The fire department has 3 stations. The stations are located throughout the district in strategic locations. station one, which houses the majority of all of the main rescue, EMS and firefighting equipment is located at the intersection of Joe Quick Road and Highway 231-431N. Station two is located on Greenville Pike and Station three on Hill Chapel Road. Hazel Green Fire/Rescue outfits an apparatus of five engines, one attack truck (or "brush" truck), one rescue truck and two medical response vehicles. Hazel Green has a dedicated roster of individuals who hold credentials from firefighter I level, to FF 2, state licensed and nationally registered Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and certified technical rescue personnel (vehicle, water and other special rescue missions).
The Huntsville Madison County Public Library maintains a branch, the Tillman D. Hill Public Library, located on Knowledge Dr. behind Advance Auto Parts. This branch library is part of a very well supported community library system in Madison County.
The Madison County School System runs three schools in Hazel Green. Hazel Green High School serves a high school for Hazel Green, Meridianville, and some of New Market. A ninth grade "academy" was constructed in 2010 in front of Hazel Green High School. Middle school students in Hazel Gree are zoned for Meridianville Middle located in southern Hazel Green. There are also two elementary schools in Hazel Green- Hazel Green & Walnut Grove.
[edit] Education
- Hazel Green Elementary School (K-5)
- Meridianville Middle School (6-8)
- Hazel Green High School (9-12)
[edit] Notable residents and natives
- Claire Lynch, American Bluegrass singer
- George Lindsey, Actor of Goober Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show
[edit] References
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder2.census.gov. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
Coordinates: 34°55′25″N 86°34′02″W / 34.923712°N 86.567206°W
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