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Gurley, Alabama
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The Old Gurley Town Hall is a contributing property to the Gurley Historic District which was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 2004.
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Location of Gurley in Madison County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| County | Madison | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.55 sq mi (9.20 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.55 sq mi (9.19 km2) | |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 816 | |
| • Density | 229.9/sq mi (88.75/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
35748
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| Area code(s) | 256 | |
| FIPS code | 01-32440 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0119509 | |
Gurley is a town in Madison County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 816.
History
The community takes its name from the Gurley family, who settled in the area in 1817. The town gradually formed around a water and coaling stop of the Memphis & Charleston Railroad and was originally known as Gurley's Tank. In 1866, the post office opened, and the name was changed to Gurleysville; it was later shortened back to Gurley. Gurley was incorporated in 1891 with 250 residents. Soon after, the population peaked at 1,000. The business district was nearly destroyed by fire in 1923, when a bucket brigade was able to save only two businesses. Most of the town is now included in the Gurley Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
Geography
Gurley is located at 34°42′1″N 86°22′35″W / 34.70028°N 86.37639°W (34.700164, -86.376469).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 570 | — | |
| 1900 | 831 | 45.8% | |
| 1910 | 750 | −9.7% | |
| 1920 | 727 | −3.1% | |
| 1930 | 581 | −20.1% | |
| 1970 | 647 | — | |
| 1980 | 735 | 13.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,007 | 37.0% | |
| 2000 | 876 | −13.0% | |
| 2010 | 801 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 816 | 1.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Note: From the 1940 Census until 1970, Gurley ceased to appear on the census rolls. This was likely due to either disincorporation or loss/lapse of its charter in the 1930s. At some point in the 1960s, it was reincorporated.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 636 | 77.94% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 71 | 8.7% |
| Native American | 9 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.98% |
| Other/Mixed | 76 | 9.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 1.96% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 816 people, 253 households, and 153 families residing in the town.
Fraternal
Gurley has its own Masonic Lodge (Gurley Lodge #521 F & AM), a Lions Club, a Lioness Club, and a Founders Club.
Notable people
- Clement Claiborne Clay, United States senator and Confederate States senator
- Lena Styles, professional baseball player
See also
In Spanish: Gurley (Alabama) para niños
