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Population: 13,220 Located in Barbour County
"The Bluff City" Eufaula, Alabama, settled high upon a bluff overlooking the beautiful 45,000-acre Lake Eufaula, is located in southeastern Alabama along the Alabama-Georgia border, approximately 90 miles southeast of Montgomery, the state capital. The City of Eufaula was incorporated under its present name in 1843, but was first settled in 1816.
Population according to the 2000 Census was 13,908, making Eufaula the largest municipality in Barbour County.
The economic base of Eufaula balances a healthy mix of tourism, light manufacturing, industry, service and agriculture. The major agriculture products of the region include peanuts, cotton, cattle and timber. Industries in the Eufaula area range from an international manufacturer of steel buildings to paper products. A major expansion project has recently been completed for a major manufacturer of fluorescent lighting, and a wire harness and electronics components manufacturer continues to thrive in Eufaula.
The City has made a deliberate effort to increase the quality of life for its citizens, and indeed sees this as a component of the economic development program in place with the Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Eufaula. More than 160 acres remain available for expanding or new industries to locate within the Lakepoint Industrial Park. Other sites and buildings are also available.
The City of Eufaula welcomes Hyundai to our area. The Korean car manufacturer recently announced plans to construct a $1 billion plant south of Montgomery. We appreciate the investment Hyundai is making into the future of Alabama and stand ready to assist in any way possible.
Over the past ten years, the City of Eufaula has experienced a steady growth due in large part to expansion of existing industries and the recruitment of new industries. Retail and service industries have also shown steady growth patterns. The City's historic central business district is currently enjoying a strong occupancy rate, with a variety of stores, specialty shops, restaurants and professional offices.
Quality educational services abound in Eufaula. The Lakeside School, an independent school, offers classes for pre-K through 12. The Eufaula City School System, which meets or exceeds national and state testing averages, is comprised of three elementary campuses, a middle school and a high school. Parkview Christian School also serves the needs of students pre-K through grade six. The Eufaula Home School Association offers guidance to a large number of students that choose alternative education in the home setting.
Wallace College/Sparks Campus and The Bevill Center for Advanced Electronics Technology provide excellent, quality sources for post-secondary education.
From recreation on beautiful Lake Eufaula, to the annual Pilgrimage Tour of Homes, Eufaula has it all ! Courtesy http://www.eufaulaalabama.com/
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