26-510: Lauderdale County is the name of several counties in the United States: Lauderdale County, Alabama Lauderdale County, Mississippi Lauderdale County, Tennessee [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
52-513: A funeral home. There was also a stage coach stop, and then later on a bus depot. The historic downtown area began to decline following the construction of U.S. Route 43 to the east of the district in the 1940s, when its commercial activity shifted to the new highway. Like many Southern towns, Loretto is applying for grants to help revive the older historic district. Loretto is the home of the Loretto High School Mustangs. Loretto
78-569: A sainted nun. The congregation the immigrants formed, the Sacred Heart Church of Jesus , still exists, and their church (built in 1912) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . With the arrival of the railroad in the 1880s, Loretto thrived as a lumber town. Other historic buildings include the Bank of Loretto building, which was built in the 1920s. The Bank of Loretto building
104-436: A wedge between the river and the state of Tennessee that even extends past the remainder of the border between Alabama and Mississippi. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 93,564 people, 38,761 households, and 23,883 families residing in the county. According to the 2010 United States census , resident were: As of the census of 2000, there were 87,966 people, 36,088 households and 25,153 families residing in
130-530: Is Bill Clinton , who won it by a plurality in 1992 . Lauderdale County School District serves areas outside of Florence, while Florence City Schools serve people in Florence itself. 34°53′57″N 87°39′01″W / 34.89917°N 87.65028°W / 34.89917; -87.65028 Loretto, Tennessee Loretto is a city in Lawrence County , Tennessee , United States. The population
156-488: Is a county located in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Alabama . At the 2020 census the population was 93,564. Its county seat is Florence . Its name is in honor of Colonel James Lauderdale , of Tennessee . Lauderdale is part of the Florence- Muscle Shoals , AL Metropolitan Statistical Area , also known as " The Shoals ". Lauderdale County was named in honor of Col. James Lauderdale who
182-679: Is located at 35°4′42″N 87°26′20″W / 35.07833°N 87.43889°W / 35.07833; -87.43889 (35.078401, -87.439023). The city is situated on a relatively broad ridgetop between the Shoal Creek Valley to the west and Bluewater Creek to the east. U.S. Route 43 connects Loretto with Lawrenceburg to the northeast and the Muscle Shoals area in Alabama to the southwest. Tennessee State Route 227 connects Loretto with rural Lawrence County and Lexington, Alabama , to
208-526: The British at New Orleans. Several towns and counties in the southern states were named in his honor, though it is said that he never set foot in Lauderdale County. Lauderdale County was established in 1818, a year before Alabama became a state. Florence, the county seat of Lauderdale County, was also established in 1818. At this time a group of investors, under the name of Cypress Land Company purchased from
234-401: The age of 18 living with them, 55.80% were married couples living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 26.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.89. 23.00% of the population were under
260-421: The age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.91. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under
286-427: The age of 18, 10.10% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64 and 15.10% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.20 males. The median household income was $ 33,354 and the median family income was $ 41,438. Males had a median income of $ 33,943 and females $ 20,804. The per capita income
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#1732848183480312-460: The age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 31,528, and the median income for a family was $ 35,952. Males had a median income of $ 29,940 versus $ 21,250 for females. The per capita income for
338-479: The city. The population density was 442.3 inhabitants per square mile (170.8/km ). There were 735 housing units at an average density of 195.3 per square mile (75.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 98.14% White , 0.60% African American , 0.30% Native American , 0.18% Asian , 0.24% from other races , and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population. There were 681 households, out of which 29.5% had children under
364-544: The county - Hugh McVay , Robert M. Patton , Edward A. O'Neal and Emmett O'Neal . According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 721 square miles (1,870 km ), of which 668 square miles (1,730 km ) is land and 53 square miles (140 km ) (7.4%) is water. The county's entire southern and western boundaries are dictated by the Tennessee River , essentially forming
390-426: The county. The population density was 131 people per square mile (51 people/km ). There were 40,424 housing units at an average density of 60 units per square mile (23 units/km ). The racial make-up was 84.38% White or European American , 13.85% Black or African American , 0.25% Native American , 0.35% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.36% from other races and 0.79% from two or more races. 1.02% of
416-414: The government 5,515 acres (22.32 km ) of land consisting of the original town site. Other towns in Lauderdale County competing for early settlers because of their proximity to the river were Savage's Spring, nine miles (14 km) below Florence and Waterloo, some 20 miles (32 km) downriver. Among the older settlements in the county is Center Star, located between Killen and Rogersville. This area
442-429: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lauderdale_County&oldid=932959292 " Category : United States county name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Lauderdale County, Alabama Lauderdale County
468-473: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. In 2005, 87.8% of the county population was non-Hispanic whites. African Americans were 11.7% of the population and Latinos 1.2% of the population. According to the 2000 census, the largest ancestry groups in Lauderdale County were English 41.9%, African 13.85%, Scots-Irish 9.66%, Scottish 4.11%, Irish 3.19% and Welsh 2.5% In 2000, there were 36,088 households, of which 30.40% had children under
494-594: The settlers of that area came from Tennessee and the Carolinas. The first post office of record at Lexington was on the Loretto Road, north of town, in 1880. Mail at that time was brought in from Loretto, Tennessee , by horseback and carts. The town of St. Florian was established in 1872 on the Jackson Highway and named by its Catholic founders (of German descent) for their patron saint. Four Alabama governors were from
520-480: The southeast (the road becomes Alabama State Route 101 at the state line). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.8 km ), of which 3.8 square miles (9.8 km ) is land and 0.27% is water. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 1,739 people, 703 households, and 455 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,665 people, 681 households, and 486 families residing in
546-462: Was $ 18,626. About 10.50% of families and 14.40% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.50% of those under age 18 and 11.30% of those age 65 or over. Lauderdale County is the location of the W. C. Handy Home and Museum and the Rosenbaum House . Lauderdale County is reliably Republican at the presidential level. The last Democrat to win the county in a presidential election
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#1732848183480572-548: Was 1,714 at the 2010 census, and 1,739 at the 2020 census. Loretto began as a stagecoach station known as "Glen Rock" in the early 19th century. In 1870, a number of German Catholic immigrants settled in the Loretto area, and a new city was established shortly afterward. Some sources suggest the name "Loretto" was inspired by the Loreto region in Italy, while others say the city was named for
598-711: Was born in Virginia in about 1780. In the early 19th century, Lauderdale, who moved to West Tennessee, became a major in General John Coffee 's cavalry of volunteers. Later promoted to lieutenant colonel, he commanded a brigade of mounted riflemen, serving under Andrew Jackson . According to reliable historians, Col. Lauderdale did not die in the Battle of New Orleans , but was wounded in the Battle of Talladega and died on December 23, 1814, seventeen days before Jackson's decisive defeat of
624-525: Was named for John Rogers, an Indian trader, whose sons were fast friends of the great Sam Houston. The late Will Rogers is said to have been a descendant of this same family. An early ferry that operated for many years was Lamb's Ferry near Rogersville. Lexington, Springfield, and Anderson lie to the north of the Lee Highway, the town of Lexington being a part of the territory once claimed by the Cherokee. Many of
650-527: Was once claimed by both the Chickasaws and Cherokees, necessitating a cession of territory from each tribe before the settlement could be established. At one time, the remains of an old Indian village could be seen southwest of Center Star. Other old settlements included Middleton and Elgin, the latter known first as Ingram's Elgin Cross Roads. Rogersville, lying some 23 miles (37 km) to the east of Florence,
676-499: Was renovated in 2013. Next door to the old Loretto bank building was Weathers Store and Myers Store. They sold general merchandise to generations of families. Steps down the street lies the Loretto Milling Company, established in 1895 and still open for business, making it one of the oldest family-run businesses in the city. Other businesses located in this district included a doctor's office, cobbler's shop, cafes, hotels, and
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