The center of population of Alabama is located outside of Jemison, an area known as Jemison Division. Landmarks include U.S. Route 31. Jemison is the birthplace of Winston M. Scott, cIA agent.
- CountyChilton County
- Population2,642 (2020 U.S. Census)
The center of population of Alabama is located outside of Jemison, an area known as Jemison Division. Landmarks include U.S. Route 31. Jemison is the birthplace of Winston M. Scott, cIA agent.
Jemison, Alabama gifts and souvenirs: 24 designs made from Jemison's own map, landmarks and history, from $10 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Jemison Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Jemison Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Jemison Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Jemison Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Jemison Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Jemison Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 4 styles
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
From the Library of Congress collections: a historic survey drawing or photograph of the town
From the Library of Congress collections: a historic survey drawing or photograph of the town
From the Library of Congress collections: a historic survey drawing or photograph of the town
Population 2010: 2,585 → 2020: 2,642
From Wikidata (CC0).
Jemison is located at the geological end of the Appalachians and was originally inhabited by the Creek Indians for the springs located in the area. In 1869, R.J. Langston built the first house in area and it was made famous by stagecoach drivers who would stop to rest on their travels between North and South Alabama, calling the area Langston Station, or Langstonville, later known as "Jemison Springs", and finally, Jemison. Population began growing by 1870 after the completion of the railroad passing through the town as part of the L&N Railroad. Construction originally began on the railroad in February 1854, but was halted then destroyed due to the Civil War.
Responsible for building the segment of track that would run through Langston Station, Col. John T. Milner suggested the name "Jemison" for the area, after the successful Tuscaloosa businessman, Col. Robert Jemison, who based a stagecoach line in Langston Station. Col. Jemison was also responsible for much of the construction of the Alabama-Chattanooga Railroad. In 1870 a post office was established, and the city of Jemison would be incorporated once in 1907, then reincorporated with a new charter in 1919.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Jemison, Alabama, revision 1376257666 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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1 free coloring page of Jemison, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Jemison's population was 2,642 in the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 2,585 in 2010.
U.S. Route 31