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Introduction to Atmore, Alabama
Atmore, Alabama, in Escambia county, is 39 miles NE of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 170 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 7,676.
Atmore History
Atmore was originally inhabited by the Creek Indians. The city's development began after the American Civil War in the 1860's, when the Mobile and Great Northern railroad first entered the area. At that time, it was named Williams Station. Later in 1897, the city was renamed after C.P. Atmore, the General Ticket Agent of Louisville Nashville Railroad. The city's economic development largely depended on the agriculture and timber industries.
Atmore and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Atmore
Atmore has a number of parks and playgrounds such as the South Eighth Avenue City Park, Westside Park, and North Eighth Avenue City Park. You can also visit Claude D. Kelley State Park and Little River State Forest. One can spend their leisure time at the Turtle Point Environmental Science Center. You can enjoy shopping at the Atmore Plaza Shopping Center. The city hosts several special events and festivals each year including Williams Station Day, Mayfest, and South Alabama Old Time Fiddlers' Convention.
Atmore Transportation
Flights can be availed from Pensacola Regional Airport.
Atmore Higher Education
There are several colleges and universities that offer higher educational facilities including James H Faulkner State Community College, University of West Florida, Bishop State Community College, and many more.
Atmore strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Atmore to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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