U.S. Route 280 ( US 280 ) is a spur of U.S. Highway 80 . It currently runs for 392 miles (631 km) from Blitchton, Georgia , at US 80 to Birmingham, Alabama at I-20 / I-59 . For much of its route, US 280 travels through rural areas and smaller cities in southern Georgia and east central Alabama . Once the highway approaches Birmingham, it is a major suburban route. Numerous shopping centers are located on US 280 throughout northern Shelby County and southern Jefferson County .
32-461: Big Springs may refer to: Settlements in the United States [ edit ] Big Springs, the original name of Harpersville, Alabama Big Springs, California Big Springs, Indiana Big Springs, Kansas Big Springs, Nebraska Big Springs, the original name of Caledonia (village), New York Big Springs, Ohio Bodies of water in
64-654: A case regarding Private probation . His order characterizes the municipal court as a debtors' prison and extortion racket condoned by the elected officials of Harpersville and Judicial Correction Services . Harpersville has two structures which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places , the Chancellor House and the Old Rock House . The history of the Datcher's Harpersville farm dates back to before
96-525: A highly complex interchange with elements of a Directional-T and a Parclo . It continues on somewhat of a freeway through Mtn. Brook, eventually reaching The Summit , a huge outdoor mall. It also junctions with I-459 at this point, at a Parclo-like interchange which is being modified to better suit traffic. The route continues through one of the more developed areas of east Birmingham and eventually climbs over Double Oak Mountain into Shelby County and Chelsea . It continues east to Harpersville , which
128-620: A non- public third-party probation company was widely reported from local news agencies to the United Kingdom in the Guardian. Shelby County judge called the Harpersville Traffic Court “judicially sanctioned extortion racket.” ( https://eji.org/files/mi-mgm-alabama-city-running-exortion-racket-07-16-12.pdf ; https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/14/us/judge-in-alabama-halts-private-probation.html?smid=pl-share ) Mayor Theoangelo Perkins
160-468: A slight decrease in population below that of the Census of 2000. The mayor is Theoangelo Perkins. The previous mayor was Don Greene, and the two have traded this position back and forth for many election cycles. Mayor Theoangelo Perkins was the mayor in 2012. Also in 2012, the international scandal of the traffic court investigation into the high fines, prison sentences for traffic violations, and large fees to
192-652: Is a town in Shelby County , Alabama , United States. According to the 1950 U.S. Census, it formally incorporated in 1943. At the 2020 census the population was 1,614, compared to 1,637 in 2010 and 1,620 in 2000. It is located southeast of the Birmingham metro area. Harpersville was settled just after the War of 1812 ended. It was originally called Big Springs. Harpersville Municipal Court has been effectively taken over by Circuit Court Judge Hub Harrington as of July 13, 2012, in
224-501: Is also a Governor's Road Improvement Program (GRIP) corridor known as "Power Alley". US 280 terminates concurrently with U.S. 31 at I-20 / I-59 . US 31 continues onward at this point. The route continues through downtown Birmingham with US 31. They junction with US 11 and US 78 and climb over Red Mountain into Mtn. Brook as a section of highway called the Red Mountain Expressway. Here, US 280 splits off of US 31 at
256-548: Is home to its junction with US 231 north and SR 25 . US 280 continues with US 231 until it reaches the Coosa River , which it crosses into Talladega County . It eventually reaches Sylacauga , which is home to its junction with US 231 south and SR 21 . This specific junction is a diamond interchange, commonly used on freeways. The route continues south-east through northern Coosa County until it has another diamond interchange with SR 9 . It then passes through Kellyton , which
288-537: Is home to its minor junction with SR 115 . It crosses into Tallapoosa County just before entering Alexander City , which is home to Russell Athletic . US 280 junctions with SR 22 and SR 63 in the city. It then proceeds through slightly hilly terrain to Dadeville . It junctions with SR 49 , which connects the route to the Talladega National Forest / Cheaha State Park . It leaves Dadeville, promptly enters Camp Hill , junctions with SR 50 , and enters
320-657: Is the Florida Short Route. For many years, US 280 and SR 38 was considered one of the more dangerous routes in Alabama, due to the number of large stretches of narrow two-lane roadway leading southeastwardly from Birmingham. Work was completed in 2006 making US 280 a four-lane highway throughout the entire state of Alabama. This project began in the 1970s. As a result, US 280 now bypasses numerous small towns in east Alabama, including Goodwater , Jackson's Gap , Camp Hill and Waverly . In Georgia, US 280 from Columbus to I-16
352-521: The U.S. Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 15.9 square miles (41 km ), of which 15.9 square miles (41 km ) is land and 0.06% is water. The town is located at the intersection of US Routes 280 and 231 . US 280 runs east to west through the town, leading west 12 mi (19 km) to Chelsea and 30 mi (48 km) to downtown Birmingham. US 280 and 231 run southeast together 7 mi (11 km) to Childersburg . US 231 runs northeast 21 mi (34 km) to Pell City . As of
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#1732852429317384-459: The census of 2000, there were 1,620 people, 610 households, and 458 families residing in the town. The population density was 102.0 inhabitants per square mile (39.4/km ). There were 685 housing units at an average density of 43.1 per square mile (16.6/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 69.57% White , 28.70% Black or African American , 0.49% Native American , 0.68% Asian , 0.25% from other races , and 0.31% from two or more races. 0.62% of
416-1242: The Chattahoochee River, leaving Alabama and entering Georgia in Columbus. US 280 has a length of 141.356 miles (227.490 km) in Alabama. US 280 has the unsigned designation of State Route 38 ( SR 38 ) throughout its length in Alabama. US 280 begins in Georgia at the state's border with Alabama in Columbus . There it is paired with State Route 520 and U.S. Route 27 . It maintains this designation as it passes through Fort Benning . Upon arriving in Cusseta , US 280/GA 520 diverge from US 27 and continue southeast to Richland , where US 280 splits off from GA 520. From here, US 280 continues on its own east, passing through Plains (the boyhood home of Jimmy Carter ) and becomes cosigned with State Route 30 in Americus . US 280/SR 30 then continue east-southeast, crossing I-75 in Cordele , still continuing east through mainly rural areas of
448-580: The Court in a recorded deposition which was reported in an article in The Nation said, “In testimony offered at a deposition, Hall, the court clerk, acknowledged that the sentences Harpersville debtors served at the Shelby County Work Release Center were indefinite. Ford’s sentence, Hall explained, was “up to her”; she could leave as soon as she paid off her fines. The sole function of work release
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512-564: The ability to work closely with the students. US Route 280 US 280 is the main connector between Birmingham, AL and Auburn, AL , and this stretch is sometimes known as the “ War Eagle Highway.“ Through Talladega County, Alabama, US 280 is known as the Jim Nabors Highway, in honor of the Sylacauga, Alabama , native known for portraying the television character Gomer Pyle . The historical designation of US-280 and Alabama SR 38
544-545: The adjacent town of Vincent. Coosa Valley Academy , part of the Alabama Independent School Association , serves as one of the private schools in the town of Harpersville. The doors of the school first opened in 1970 where it has served the community for 50 years. The School's mission statement says, "The vision of Coosa Valley Academy is to provide a college preparatory education in a safe and orderly Christian environment that will instill in each student
576-420: The age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.09. In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under
608-462: The age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 37,768, and the median income for a family was $ 42,065. Males had a median income of $ 43,301 versus $ 32,434 for females. The per capita income for
640-938: The desire to fulfill his or her greatest academic potential while encouraging mutual respect among students and staff in order to prepare well-rounded individuals for success in life". Education is available for students in grades from Pre-Kindergarten through Twelfth grade. Dual enrollment programs are available for students in grades 10-12 allowing them the opportunity to take online classes at Troy University to earn college credits. A variety of clubs are available for student participation consisting of Athletics, Beta Club, Cheerleading Squad, Dance Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, History Club, Spanish Club, Student Government Association, and Ignite Club. Athletics available are baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, and volleyball. The current enrollment at Coosa Valley Academy stands at 250 students under supervision of 22 teachers. The student teacher ratio stands at 11:1 which grants educators
672-534: The end of slavery. It tells the story of family and Black ownership throughout American history. The trees on the farm have been around for three centuries. A small, white farmhouse serves as the Datcher family farm museum; the walls are replete with images of family photos paying homage to the Datcher legacy. Harpersville is located in the eastern part of Shelby County at 33°19′33″N 86°25′34″W / 33.32583°N 86.42611°W / 33.32583; -86.42611 (33.325848, -86.426121). According to
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#1732852429317704-542: The freeway with them and continues through I-85's junction with SR 51 . It then splits off of the road with US 431 . It continues on a heavily traveled road into Russell County , and eventually to Phenix City , which is actually in the Eastern Time Zone due to its close proximity with Columbus, Georgia across the Chattahoochee River . It junctions with US 80 . The route then leaves US 431 behind and crosses
736-433: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 610 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
768-477: The same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Big_Springs&oldid=1197013129 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Harpersville, Alabama Harpersville
800-472: The southern portion of the state, passing through smaller towns such as McRae–Helena , Mount Vernon , Vidalia , and Pembroke . The highway then turns to the northeast as it leaves Pembroke, crossing I-16 at exit 143. Still continuing northeast, the highway then terminates in Blichton at U.S. Route 80 . Except for the easternmost portion between I-16 and the eastern terminus, the entire length of US 280
832-411: The southwestern corner of Chambers County , and then crosses into Lee County . The route then reaches The Bottle , which is named for the bright orange wooden replica of a Nehi soda bottle which stood in the location from 1924 to 1936. It crosses into Auburn , which is barely skimmed by US 280 as it then crosses into nearby Opelika . The route junctions with US 29 / I-85 . It joins
864-418: The town was $ 20,170. About 23.9% of families and 28.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 55.3% of those under age 18 and 23.4% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 1,614 people, 562 households, and 433 families residing in the town. Harpersville is growing due to the suburban spread along Highway 280; however, the most recent Census in 2020 indicates
896-441: The town was $ 31,655, and the median income for a family was $ 34,632. Males had a median income of $ 28,839 versus $ 22,069 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 12,783. About 17.4% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 23.6% of those under age 18 and 24.1% of those age 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,637 people, 620 households, and 456 families residing in
928-482: The town. The population density was 103.0 inhabitants per square mile (39.8/km ). There were 708 housing units at an average density of 44.5 per square mile (17.2/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 73.1% White , 23.5% Black or African American , 0.3% Native American , 0.7% Asian , 1.0% from other races , and 1.3% from two or more races. 2.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 620 households, out of which 26.5% had children under
960-407: Was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.10. In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males. The median income for a household in
992-564: Was also the mayor of Harpersville when Shelby County Sheriff's Department acted on an order to seize the town's records before the documents could be removed or destroyed. The Mayor was not available for comment according to the Shelby County Reporter; “Harpersville Mayor Theoangelo Perkins did not immediately return phone messages seeking comment.” ( https://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2012/08/10/sheriffs-deputies-seizing-records-in-harpersville-city-court-case/ ) The Harpersville Clerk of
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1024-444: Was to collect outstanding debt, forgoing the rehabilitative underpinning of most work-release programs.” https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/town-turned-poverty-prison-sentence/ ) The article also listed that two people died while in custody waiting to pay off their debt to the Harpersville Traffic Court. The town of Harpersville does not have public schools within town limits. All public matriculated students attend schools in
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