42-575: Foley may refer to: Places [ edit ] United States [ edit ] Foley, Alabama Foley, Florida , a community in Taylor County, Florida Foley, Minnesota Foley, Missouri Foley Field , a baseball stadium in Athens, Georgia Foley Square , Manhattan Elsewhere [ edit ] Foley Island , Nunavut, Canada Foley Mountain , Ontario, Canada Foley, County Armagh ,
84-668: A Tanger Outlet . Countywide dial-a-ride transit service is provided by BRATS, the Baldwin Regional Area Transit System. The City of Foley Museum & Archives and Model Train Exhibit is located in a restored train depot from the early 1900s. It holds archives for the City of Foley as well as railroad memorabilia. Holmes Medical Museum is located in downtown Foley and was the first hospital in Baldwin County. It has
126-468: A townland in County Armagh , Northern Ireleand People and fictional characters [ edit ] Foley (surname) , a list of people and fictional characters Baron Foley , a British title Foley baronets , an extinct British baronetcy Foley (musician) , American musician and singer Joseph Lee McCreary, Jr. (born 1962) Jack Foley (sound effects artist) Sound effects artist after whom
168-555: A 1964 libel proceeding. Although Snook paid the taxes imposed on the manufacture of automatic firearms, he sued for a refund on the basis that his militia served as auxiliary deputies for the Baldwin County Sheriff. The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit rejected this argument in a 1971 decision as his militia never performed services where use of those weapons were deemed necessary. Due to its proximity to
210-520: A city council vote in 2017. In the spring of 2022, the city council of Orange Beach also voted to breakaway from the county school system. There are Catholic elementary schools in the county, including Christ the King (Daphne), St. Patrick (Robertsdale) and St. Benedict (Elberta). Beginning in 2016, there is also a Catholic high school, St. Michael Catholic High School , located just east of Fairhope. Coastal Alabama Community College has several campuses in
252-569: A doctor's sled on display as well as a large collection of 20th century medical equipment. 30°24′20″N 87°40′53″W / 30.405594°N 87.681509°W / 30.405594; -87.681509 Baldwin County, Alabama Baldwin County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Alabama , on the Gulf coast . It is one of only two counties in Alabama that border
294-471: A female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.93. In the county, the population was spread out, with 23% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
336-426: A hotel, a demonstration farm, a bank and the utility company. The first train to service Foley was a wood burner called the "Pine Knot Special." It would leave Foley in the morning and make a return trip in the afternoon. As people cleared the land, they would place lighter knots in a wood box for the engineer to use as was needed. Foley was incorporated in 1915 with G. I. Weatherly serving as its first mayor. Foley
378-485: A large population of Muscogee (Creek) in the northern portion of the county. During the Cold War , the vice president of Foley-based Gulf Telephone Company, John Mcclure Snook, formed a private militia to resist a potential Communist invasion from the Gulf of Mexico . Due to this militia being armed with automatic weapons from Snook's personal collection, the federal government seized the weapons as part of an order during
420-434: A majority in the county since 1968 , when it was easily carried by George Wallace running on a segregationist third-party ticket. The county has not voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since 1960 . The county is governed by a four-member county commission, elected from single-member districts. A sheriff, coroner, and revenue commissioner are elected in at-large positions countywide. The sheriff of Baldwin County
462-536: A rollercoaster called Rollin' Thunder, a copy of Thunderbolt at Zamperla's Luna Park, and a TownePlace Suites hotel. A water park known as Tropic Falls was announced in 2021; the first of the water park's two phases opened in June 2022. OWA also held the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival for 2021. The commercial corridor of South McKenzie Street features a variety of stores and restaurants, including
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#1732837208690504-551: A state. Previously, the county had been a part of the Mississippi Territory until 1817, when the area was included in the separate Alabama Territory. Statehood was gained by Alabama in 1819. There have been numerous border changes to the county as population grew and other counties were formed. Numerous armies have invaded during the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. In the first days of Baldwin County,
546-475: Is Hoss Mack (R). The commissioners are as follows: District 1: James E. Ball (R) District 2: Joseph Davis III (R) District 3: Billie Jo Underwood (R) District 4: Charles F. Gruber (R) The coroner is Brian Pierce (R) and the district attorney is Robert Wilters (R). The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Baldwin County. The current sheriff
588-520: Is Huey H. Mack, who joined the Sheriff's Office in 1989 as a criminal investigator. The first sheriff, Benjamin Baldwin, was appointed on December 21, 1809. Several local police departments are the primary law enforcement agencies in their respective jurisdictions, as well as fire protection in Baldwin County is provided by various local fire departments. Emergency medical services are provided by MedStar, with
630-904: Is a 520-acre resort destination located in Foley near the commercial corridor of South McKenzie Street. Owned and operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, OWA's name is inspired from the Muscogee Creek term meaning “big water.” It opened in 2017, being centered around an artificial lake with an island (Dubbed Gravity Island), similarly to another Entertainment District, Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina . The resort features an entertainment, shopping, and dining section called Downtown OWA, an amusement park section called The Park at OWA, with rides being supplied by Italian manufacturer Zamperla, including
672-528: Is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama , United States. The 2010 census lists the population of the city as 14,618. Foley is a principal city of the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metropolitan area , which includes all of Baldwin County. Foley was named for its founder, John B. Foley of Chicago . As Foley was traveling to President William McKinley 's funeral in 1901, he met a railroad agent who told him of
714-492: Is located at 30°24'20.138" North, 87°40'53.432" West (30.405594, -87.681509). According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 25.89 sq mi (67.1 km ), of which 25.76 sq mi (66.7 km ) is land and 0.4% is water. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 20,335 people, 8,090 households, and 4,298 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2010, there were 14,618 people, 6,165 households, and 4,124 families residing in
756-546: The 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting as the only county in the United States to refuse to lower its flags to half-staff. Both President Obama and Alabama governor Robert Bentley had ordered all flags to be lowered immediately following the attack, which was believed to have specifically targeted the LGBTQ community. Citing the U.S. Flag Code, Baldwin County commissioner Tucker Dorsey stated that while his "heart certainly goes out to
798-540: The 2020 census , there were 231,767 people, 93,116 households, and 64,222 families residing in the county. The population density was 145.8 inhabitants per square mile (56.3/km ) There were 124,148 housing units. As of the census of 2010, there were 182,265 people, 73,180 households, and 51,151 families residing in the county. The population density was 110 people per square mile (42 people/km ). There were 104,061 housing units at an average density of 54 units per square mile (21 units/km ). The racial makeup of
840-508: The Gulf of Mexico , along with Mobile County . As of the 2020 census , the population was 231,767, making it the fourth-most populous county in Alabama. The county seat is Bay Minette . The county is named after the founder of the University of Georgia , Senator Abraham Baldwin . Baldwin was Alabama's fastest-growing county from 2010 to 2020, with 4 of the top 10 fastest-growing cities in
882-636: The Southern Baptist Convention (with 27,789 members) and the Catholic Church (with 10,482 members). Baldwin County contains three public school districts. There are approximately 32,500 students in public K-12 schools in Baldwin County. Prior to the 2019–2020 school year, there was only one school district, overseen by the Baldwin County Board of Education . The city of Gulf Shores has since set up its own school system, following
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#1732837208690924-529: The Tensaw River in northern Baldwin County have received the designation. Officials believe the "pristine water" will become an important eco-tourism destination. There are numerous private airports and heliports in Baldwin County. Considerable military airspace overlies much of the county and adjacent bay and coastal waters. Commercial, scheduled service is from Mobile Regional Airport , Mobile Downtown Airport , or Pensacola International Airport . As of
966-425: The poverty line . 13.10% of those under the age of 18 and 8.90% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. As of the census of 2000, 21.4% were of American , 12.5% English , 11.4% German and 9.9% Irish ancestry. In 2000, the largest denominational groups were Evangelical Protestants (with 38,670 adherents) and Mainline Protestants (with 16,399 adherents). The largest religious bodies were
1008-649: The Great Depression, depicts these events. It hangs in the Bay Minette United States Post Office. During the American Civil War , 32 men hailing from Baldwin County enlisted with a Union unit mustered in Pensacola, Florida , called the 1st Florida Cavalry Regiment . In 1860, Baldwin County was the least populous of Alabama's 52 counties. Half of the population were enslaved. There was also
1050-621: The Gulf of Mexico, Baldwin County frequently endures tropical weather systems , including hurricanes . Since the late 20th century, the county has been declared a disaster area multiple times. This was due to heavy damages in September 1979 from Hurricane Frederic , July 1997 from Hurricane Danny , September 1998 from Hurricane Georges , September 2004 from Hurricane Ivan , August 2005 from Hurricane Katrina and September 2020 from Hurricane Sally . Baldwin County attracted national attention after
1092-709: The Mississippi River. It is larger than the US state of Rhode Island . Two separate areas in Baldwin County have been designated as "Outstanding Alabama Water" by the Alabama Environmental Management Commission, which oversees the Alabama Department of Environmental Management . As of April 2007, only two other areas in Alabama have received what is the "highest environmental status" in the state. A portion of Wolf Bay and 42 miles (68 km) of
1134-428: The age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.82. In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 20.9% under
1176-462: The age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 41,221, and the median income for a family was $ 50,854. Males had a median income of $ 36,959 versus $ 26,855 for females. The per capita income for
1218-644: The area in South Baldwin County. Foley came down the following year, and liked what he saw, buying between 40,000 acres (160 km ) and 50,000 acres (200 km ) of land. He then returned to Chicago and formed the Magnolia Springs Land Company, currently known as the Magnolia Land Company. As he began to sell off acreage, he realized the need for a better way for the people to come to Foley. Foley used some of his own money to lay
1260-663: The city was $ 22,967. About 15.4% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 35.9% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over. Foley is a part of the Baldwin County Public Schools system. Two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school serve the city of Foley. The Foley Public Library has in excess of 50,000 volumes, internet computers, children's reading programs and public meeting rooms for civic organizations. The City of Foley Antique Rose Trail features over five hundred varieties of fragrant roses. OWA
1302-514: The city. The population density was 530.8 inhabitants per square mile (204.9/km ). There were 7,359 housing units at an average density of 284.1 per square mile (109.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 77.1% White , 14.9% Black or African American , 0.6% Native American , 1.1% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 4.7% from other races , and 1.6% from two or more races. 9.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 6,165 households, out of which 23.7% had children under
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1344-407: The county was 85.7% White , 9.4% Black or African American , 0.7% Native American , 0.7% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 2.0% from other races , and 1.5% from two or more races. 4.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 73,180 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 11.1% had
1386-504: The county. The United States Sports Academy is a private university focused on sports and located in Daphne . School districts include: Baldwin County was one of the earliest counties in Alabama in which the old-line Southern Democrats began splitting their tickets, even going so far as to vote for Dwight D. Eisenhower 's 1956 re-election bid. Today, it is one of the most solidly Republican counties in Alabama. No Republican has failed to win
1428-412: The craft is named Ships [ edit ] HMS Foley , two British Royal Navy frigates USS Foley (DE-270) , a United States Navy destroyer escort, originally HMS Foley Other uses [ edit ] Foley (band) , New Zealand pop duo Foley (filmmaking) , a process or a studio for creating sound effects used to enhance film or video soundtrack Foley catheter ,
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1554-541: The rails so the train could come from Bay Minette. The first railroad station was built in 1905. The original station burned in 1908 and was replaced the following year by the station that is now the city's museum. John Foley donated parcels of land for a school, railroad station, park and churches. These included the current Catholic Church, Saint Margaret of Scotland, the Baptist church and the Methodist church. He also invested in
1596-570: The relocation, the men of Bay Minette devised a scheme. They fabricated a murder to lure the sheriff and his deputy out of the city of Daphne. While the law was chasing down the fictitious killer during the late hours, the group of Bay Minette men stealthily traveled the seventeen miles (27 km) to Daphne, stole the Baldwin County Courthouse records, and delivered them to the city of Bay Minette, where Baldwin County's county seat remains. A New Deal mural, completed by WPA artists during
1638-511: The state in recent years. The U.S. federal government designates Baldwin County as the Daphne - Fairhope - Foley , AL metropolitan statistical area . It is the largest county in Alabama by area and is located on the eastern side of Mobile Bay . Part of its western border with Mobile County is formed by the Spanish River , a brackish distributary river. Baldwin County was established on December 21, 1809, ten years before Alabama became
1680-570: The town of McIntosh Bluff on the Tombigbee River was the county seat . (It is now included in Washington County , northwest of Baldwin County.) The county seat was transferred to the town of Blakeley in 1820, and then to the city of Daphne in 1868. In 1900, by an act of the legislature of Alabama , the county seat was authorized for relocation to the city of Bay Minette ; however, the city of Daphne resisted this relocation. To achieve
1722-490: The victims and their families," the incident "doesn't meet the test of the reason for the flag to be lowered." According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,027 square miles (5,250 km ), of which 1,590 square miles (4,100 km ) is land and 437 square miles (1,130 km ) (21.6%) is water. It is the largest county by area in Alabama and the 12th-largest county east of
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1764-410: Was 41.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.46 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 40,250, and the median income for a family was $ 47,028. Males had a median income of $ 34,507 versus $ 23,069 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,826. 10.10% of the population and 7.60% of families were below
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