Directly across the bridge are the city's three antebellum churches, the First Methodist, First Presbyterian, and First Baptist. A host of events proceeds the river show such as Miss Christmas on the Coosa Pageant, Pictures with Santa, tree lighting, and other events centralized around the city's Gold State Park. The French traded at Wetumpka and garrisoned Fort Toulouse until 1763, when they ceded the territory to the British following defeat in the Seven Years' War (known as the French and Indian War in North America). [5] The city is considered part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Area. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 24, 2008. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me via email at mayor@cityofwetumpka.com or better, stop by my office, my door is always open. First Presbyterian Church of Wetumpka. Pine knots were piled about him the flames was started by the husband of the victim.[7]. [citation needed]. About 7.7% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.[15]. Jasmine Hill Photo Gallery. CouncilmemberTucker said the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led byCouncilmember Brown. It was near Fort Toulouse, built by French colonists in 1717, when they had claimed this territory for the king. Despite this, the city's future seemed grim. Visit the Wetumpka Impact Crater page and learn of the eroded remains of the meteorite crater which blasted 2,000 feet into the coastal area approximately 85 million years ago. At the 2010 census the population was 6,528. Cotton was the commodity crop of the new state of Alabama, with cultivation of short-staple cotton in the upland areas made possible by Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin, which reduced the labor of processing. They married into the Creek matrilineal aristocracy and later claimed vast land grants. Wetumpka is popular with white water sports enthusiasts, attracting paddlers from all over the country. This is a unique experience due to the glow of fireworks illuminating the night sky as well as the placid river surface. facebook/Main Street Wetumpka. The prison houses Alabama's female death row. The first paved road linking Wetumpka with Montgomery was completed in 1924. In February 1861, representatives from seven Southern states met in Montgomery to form the Confederate government, inaugurating Jefferson Davis as their president on the steps of the Alabama state capitol. One famous resident was William Lowndes Yancey, a firebrand newspaper editor and statesman who was an influential advocate of states' rights and Southern secession. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals which make the livability and quality of life in Wetumpka the best in the nation. After the war, many of Jackson's Tennessee militia returned home, collected their families and belongings, and brought them back to settle near the fort. [11] The racial makeup of the city was 64.88% White, 32.83% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.38% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. [19][20] In 2002, Auburn University researchers published evidence and established the site as an internationally recognized impact crater. The victim identified him. Advanced Disposal offers a variety of waste and recycling services for residential and commercial customers in the city of Wetumpka, Alabama. Wetumpka is a city in and the county seat of Elmore County, Alabama, United States. The newly created Montgomery County held its courts there. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Jackson made the fort his headquarters during the War of 1812. 729 were here. The roar of the rapids reportedly could be heard for miles before the construction in the 20th century of Walter Bouldin Dam and Jordan Dam, when the river was captured as a reservoir behind the dam. [9][10], According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.5 square miles (27.2 km2), of which 10.1 square miles (26.2 km2) is land and 0.39 square miles (1.0 km2), or 3.66%, is water. The City of Wetumpka is a progressive and energetic City and our mission is to provide our citizens with the best services and an unforgettable experience. The placename Wetumpka is derived from the Creek phrase we-wau tum-cau meaning "rumbling waters", believed to be a description of the sound of the nearby Coosa River at the rapids of the Devil's Staircase. Not until 1950 would it return to the population it had a century earlier (with 3,813 residents). The same forces contributing to Wetumpka's growth were shifting the balance of power within Alabama. In addition, in 1811, the Shawnee chief Tecumseh of the upper Northwest appealed to the Creek to join his Western Confederacy to try to drive out and exterminate the European settlers west of the Appalachians. By 1870 it had 1,137 residents (with Black residents outnumbering Whites by a margin of 594 to 543); in 1880, 816 residents; by 1890, it had declined to 619, and would bottom out at 562 in 1900. General Office Hours / M – F 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Lobby Closed (12 Noon- 1 PM) Closed all Major Holidays Office Walk-in Payment / M - F 7:30 am – 12 pm 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Office Drive-up Payment / M – F 7:30 am – 4:30 pm After Hours Questions & Service Troubles Call 334-567-8404 & Leave message on Answering Machine After Hours Emergencies Call: 334-313-0102 System & Plant Operations & Maintenance Staff / M – F 7:30 am -- 4:30 pm No Turn Ons or Reconnects after 4:30 pm Location of Wetumpka in Elmore County, Alabama. (Rockford was chosen as seat of the "new" Coosa County.). [30] Wetumpka Middle School was formed by a merger of Wetumpka Intermediate School and Wetumpka Junior High School.[31]. The new city was divided in half. The city distributed elegant menus to the statesmen. Christmas on the Coosa is an annual series of events held in during the month of December. The city hosts the annual Coosa River Whitewater Festival, and was the site of the 2005 U.S. Freestyle Kayaking Nationals. The dogs stopped at a tree in the outskirts of Eclectic. City Of Wetumpka 408 S Main St Wetumpka AL 36092. Help. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 14, 2008. The defeated Creek were forced to sign the Treaty of Fort Jackson (1814), which ceded to the United States 23,000,000 acres (36,000 sq mi; 93,000 km2) of Creek lands: much of the remainder of their territory in Georgia and most of central Alabama. For every 100 females, there were 62.1 males. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1976. Wetumpka AdministrativeBuilding. The Bibb Graves Bridge crosses the river here, and is the city's most recognizable landmark. [21], The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the only federally recognized tribe in Alabama, have built a casino on land abutting the city. After moving the 1702 settlement of Mobile to Mobile Bay in 1711, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville sent an expedition up the Alabama River to establish a fort in the interior of the colony, known as La Louisiane or New France, to stop the encroachment of British colonists and to foster trade and goodwill with the Creek. Wetumpka is also home of one of the largest marine impact crater in the nation. 212 S. Main St. As Mayor of Wetumpka, I would like to welcome you to our City's website. The charred bricks were carried downriver to Montgomery to supply the building boom in Alabama's new capital. The hills just east of downtown showcase the eroded remains of a 5-mile-wide (8 km) impact crater that was blasted into the bedrock, with the area labeled the Wetumpka crater or astrobleme ("star-wound") for the concentric rings of fractures and zones of shattered rock that can be found beneath the surface. 2.32% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Settlers, mostly from Georgia and the Carolinas, flooded into the fertile land that the Creeks had been forced to give up. Copyright © 2004-2021 - City of Wetumpka, Alabama. Downtown Wetumpka preserves many of our historical assets and offers the opportunity to explore our cultural background. [3] The population density was 645 inhabitants per square mile (249.2/km2). Just before the vote, Montgomery lured an expensive French chef to the new hotel that had been built to house the state's representatives if Montgomery were selected. Among the notable landmarks are the Wetumpka crater and the Jasmine Hill Gardens, with a full-sized replica of the Temple of Hera of Olympia, Greece. Located in Council Chambers Neither city had a majority of support; representatives from north Alabama, enraged that the capital was being moved from Tuscaloosa, were indifferent to either site. Elmore County and the City of Wetumpka Collection Facility * The collection facility is located adjacent to the Wetumpka Street Department at 110 Red Eagle Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36092 The Elmore County Commission, in partnership with the City of Wetumpka, has opened a centrally located collection facility. There were 2,139 housing units at an average density of 212 per square mile (81.7/km2). The new casino complex will employ over 1,000 people and have a 20-story, 285-room hotel named Wind Creek Wetumpka. Wetumpka was long settled by the Muscogee people, whose territory extended through present-day Georgia and Alabama. We ask that you continue to watch our website for current events and updated services. The part on the eastern bank of the river was commercial, with banks, stores, and hotels, and was located in Coosa County. The Wetumpka City Council unanimously accepted a bid of $4,985,900 from Selma-based Frasier-Ousley Construction and Engineering, Inc. on Feb. 5. Wetumpka, known as "The City of Natural Beauty" is located on the banks of the Coosa River which offers the convenience of fishing, boating and kayaking. When the U.S. declared war on Britain in June 1812, the Upper Creek lost the assistance of the British, but they persisted with war against American settlers in the area. Downtown Wetumpka covers two city blocks, and is bordered on the northwest by the Coosa River. By the 1950s, the ubiquity of the automobile allowed Wetumpka's residents to commute daily to Montgomery for work. Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis told the Napiers this is exactly what downtown needs. The western section in Autauga County was residential, with houses and churches laid out on a grid pattern of streets. Public schools include Wetumpka Elementary School,[27] Wetumpka Middle School,[28] Wetumpka High School,[29] and Redland Elementary School. The Lexington Kentucky Morning Herald of October 3, 1900, had a rather grim addition to Wetumpka's history: Winfield Townsend, alias Floyd, a negro, was burned at the stake in the little town of Eclectic, 15 miles from Wetumpka, Ala. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wetumpka has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [6] The city commissioned a steamboat, The Coosa Belle, to ferry passengers and cotton between Wetumpka and Mobile. They promoted a plan to build a lock and dam so that boats would be able to pass above the Fall Line and travel up the Coosa as far as Rome, Georgia. The median age was 38 years. Out of over half a million submissions, HGTV chose the continuously growing city as its perfect location for its series “Home Town Takeover.” The cable network and Ben and Erin Napier, hosts of the series, chose the city from more than 2,600 other locations. Wetumpka is located southwest of the center of Elmore County at 32°32′27″N 86°12′28″W / 32.54083°N 86.20778°W / 32.54083; -86.20778 (32.540972, −86.207726),[8] and sits on both sides of the Coosa River 5 miles (8 km) northeast of its confluence with the Tallapoosa River, where they merge to become the Alabama River. Wetumpka became a cotton boom town. [19], This outdoor museum was built in the 1930s on the estate of the Fitzpatrick family, who spent many years in Greece collecting replicas of ancient statuary to adorn their formal gardens at Jasmine Hill. The lead contenders were Wetumpka (then straddling old Autauga and Coosa Counties) and the newer city of Montgomery (in Montgomery County), a few miles south. [15], The median income for a household in the city was $35,536, and the median income for a family was $41,500. The promise of luxury swayed the vote, and Montgomery won. Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women is a maximum security prison located along U.S. Highway 231 in Wetumpka. The Coosa River Paddling Club has constructed Corn Creek Park, which offers public access to the river, along with nature and walking trails. [25] Wetumpka was previously the site of the Wetumpka State Penitentiary.[26]. First United Methodist Church of Wetumpka. Jackson's forces won a decisive victory at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. By 1845, the cotton planters in the interior Black Belt had become some of the wealthiest in the country, and power was shifting toward the southern and central part of the state. The city of Wetumpka … The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. General Andrew Jackson led a militia with members from Tennessee, Mississippi, and Georgia and attacked the Creek in Alabama. Their largest towns were on the banks of the Coosa and at its confluence with the Tallapoosa River, at Wetumpka and Talisi (now Tallassee), respectively. [24], The Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women of the Alabama Department of Corrections is in Wetumpka. Downtown Wetumpka preserves many of our historical assets and offers the opportunity to explore our cultural background. The path the militia traveled became known as "Jackson's Trace". The bridge connecting the city's two halves was washed away, and more than a year passed before it was replaced. Montgomery continued to grow during the two World Wars because of military spending in the region and the growth of the state government. The first six states to secede were those whose residents owned the most slaves in the South. Upon receiving the news of the massacre at Fort Mims, whose refugees included many Lower Creek, American settlers appealed for government help. That same year, a fire broke out in Wetumpka, burning warehouses and many commercial buildings. From the scattered fields and large plantations worked by slave labor in the interior, cotton was carted overland to Wetumpka. [15], In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 36.5% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. City Council Meetings The same year saw the majority of Wetumpka's male population going off to war. This charming town, which has less than 7,000 residents, sits on the banks of the Coosa River. Wetumpka, known as "The City of Natural Beauty" is located on the banks of the Coosa River which offers the convenience of fishing, boating and kayaking. Though their civic pride was wounded by losing the capital to Montgomery, Wetumpka's planters and merchants continued to flourish throughout the antebellum period. In 1886, the worst flood in city history inundated the west bank and most of downtown. [22] The tribe have announced plans for a major expansion of the casino to include a $246 million hotel, a second casino, and many other attractions in the complex as well. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 15, 1973. "We're so excited," Willis said. Docket for Gaskin v. City of Wetumpka, 2:20-cv-00463 — Brought to you by the RECAP Initiative and Free Law Project, a non-profit dedicated to creating high quality open legal information. By 1836, the city's population was 1,200. No Union troops entered the area until early 1865, and they were driven to reach Montgomery to punish the former Confederate capital before the war ended. On January 19, 2019, a tornado destroyed the First Presbyterian church and badly damaged the first Baptist church. The city was formally incorporated in 1834. Upon a Roll Call the following were present: Mayor Jerry Willis and Councilmembers KevinRobbins, Cheryl Tucker, Lynnes Justiss, and Joe Brown. The main event is the fireworks display and boat show held on the Coosa River. Before the war (in 1850), the population had reached 3,824 to become the 3rd largest city in the state (behind Mobile and Montgomery). Wetumpka identifies as "The City of Natural Beauty". Bienville directed the construction of Fort Toulouse along the Coosa River in 1714, 4 miles (6 km) above the confluence of the Coosa and Tallapoosa rivers and the Creek village of Taskigi. Waste & recycling facilities in Wetumpka, Alabama. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Three major films have been filmed on location in downtown Wetumpka. He was brought down at once and taken to the scene of his crime. Bienville selected this area as a strategic locale for a fortification. The Elmore County Courthouse is located at 100 E Commerce St. in Wetumpka. The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce has one mission… to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life by providing vision, leadership, information and services. The race, a modified triathlon, starts at the Swayback Bridge Trail with a cross country run, a mountain bike leg, and paddling on the Coosa River to finish at Goldstar Park in downtown Wetumpka. Wetumpka and the Coosa River annually play host to the Coosa River Challenge, which began in 2003 and regularly draws 150 to 200 participants. The Chamber encourages the growth of business and industry; assists new businesses and families locating to the area; supports policies and activities believed to be beneficial to Wetumpka and the Elmore County area, opposing those thought to be detrimental to business and quality of life; and provides the services that members need t… At the 2010 census the population was 6,528. The stake was prepared and the negro bound to it with chains. 1, October 3rd, 1900. [11], As of the census[14] of 2010, there were 6,528 people and 2,206 households residing in the city. Subscribe for videos of our City Council Meetings, City Event commercials and clips, and anything else we may post along the way. He moved on to Fort Toulouse, where he directed its repair. Wetumpka was never harmed by Federal troops. 729 were here. Keeping Wetumpka citizens up to date on current events in Wetumpka, Alabama. [32], "Wetumpka" redirects here. 1st and 3rd Monday of every month Wetumpka City Hall is located at 212 S. Main Street. Reviews (334) 567-6000 Website. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Feb. 12. The per capita income for the city was $15,729. Officials from Main Street Wetumpka, the Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce and City of Wetumpka were informed by the Napiers via a video conference call the city was picked. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. The city is considered part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Area. Keeping Wetumpka citizens up to date on current events in Wetumpka, Alabama. For the community in Florida, see. In 1866, a Reconstruction government drew up a new plan of counties for the state, and Elmore County was created out of parts of Coosa, Autauga, and Montgomery counties, with Wetumpka as its county seat. "The Wetumpka Astrobleme" by John C. 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By the early 19th century, there were tensions among the Creek, with young men of the Upper Creek promoting a revival of religion and traditional culture, and the Lower Creek, more influenced by settlement and trade with European Americans in Georgia, becoming more assimilated. Reviews (334) 567-1328. Males had a median income of $32,403 versus $23,234 for females. Alabama State Route 14 runs west to east through the downtown area, leading east 22 mi (35 km) to Tallassee and southwest 17 mi (27 km) to Prattville. Wetumpka is a city in and the county seat of Elmore County, Alabama, United States. Email: service@wwwsb.net. Wetumpka, AL Directions {{::location.tagLine.value.text}} Sponsored Topics. Get directions, maps, and traffic for Wetumpka, AL. City of Wetumpka 110 Red Eagle Dr Wetumpka AL 36092. Get directions, reviews and information for City of Wetumpka in Wetumpka, AL. ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. During his absence, the site was renamed Fort Jackson in his honor. [3][4] In the early 21st century Elmore County became one of the fastest-growing counties in the state. According to Southern Living, it's considered one of "The South's Best Small Towns 2021." The city is within the Elmore County Public School System. The event location is the Bibb Graves Memorial Bridge. Historic downtown Wetumpka developed on both sides of the Coosa River. [23], The United States Postal Service operates the Wetumpka Post Office. After Britain was defeated in the American Revolutionary War, it ceded its territory east of the Mississippi River to the United States in 1783. Menu & Reservations Make Reservations . Get directions, reviews and information for City Of Wetumpka in Wetumpka, AL. The Abel Hagerty House. 6:00 . Box 69 Wetumpka, AL 36092. Wetumpka Water Works & Sewer Board Physical Address: 2909 Elmore Road Wetumpka, AL 36092 Mailing Address: P.O. We hope our citizens and visitors alike will find the information contained herein to be useful. Their descendants became important Creek leaders because of their mothers' status. Legal. At the fall line of the Coosa River, the port shipped out cotton bales by steamboats which went downriver to the markets at Mobile for sale. Several Scots and Irish traders, such as McGillivray and Weatherford, were active in the region. Other state highways that run through the city include Alabama State Route 9 and Alabama State Route 170. Wetumpka (US: /wɛˈtuːmpkə/) is a city in and the county seat of Elmore County, Alabama, United States. The Swayback Bridge Trail is home to the annual mountain bike race, "Attack on Swayback". We will continue to work diligently to keep our City the best place to work, live and play. The Elmore County Commission and City of Wetumpka’s collection facility opened today. The city is located along many major US and state routes, notably U.S. Route 231, which runs east of downtown, leading north 28 mi (45 km) to Rockford and south 18 mi (29 km) to downtown Montgomery. A meteorite, estimated to be 1,000 feet (300 m) wide, hit the area about 80 million years ago. Welcome to the City of Wetumpka YouTube Channel. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.97. Wetumpka Civic Center 410 South Main Street Wetumpka, AL 36092. Veterans of the war returned to a city and a region whose economy had been completely destroyed. Lexington Morning Herald, pg. The Wetumpka L&N Depot was built in 1906 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 1975. Both the Black Belt cotton barons and the Mobilians wanted the capital moved. With services that range from garbage collection to special waste disposal, we at Advanced Disposal are here to help you with all of your waste needs. Today the gardens are run as a non-profit foundation dedicated to promoting the arts and Greek culture. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 54.2 males. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jerry Willis. The negro's crime was attempted assault on Mrs. Lonnie Harrington, whose husband set fire to the fuel which reduced Townsend's body to ashes. Wetumpka, known as "The City of Natural Beauty," is the county seat of Elmore County, Alabama. In 1798 the US made this area part of the Mississippi Territory, after cessions from the states of Georgia and South Carolina. The project plans includes a stadium that will seat between 5,000 and 5,500. The city is situated astride the Fall Line, where the Appalachian foothills give way to the flat Gulf Coastal Plain. Phone: (334) 567-8404 Fax: (334) 567-8410 After Hours Emergencies call: 334-313-0102. The Wetumpka Civic Center may be rented for various events. At the 2010 census the population was 6,528. Search for other City, Village & Township Government in Wetumpka on … The Wetumpka Post Office is located at 216 W. Fort Toulouse Rd. Wetumpka has put itself on the map yet again as it continues to make a name for itself. Frequently the site of local weddings, its attractions include a full-sized replica of the Temple of Hera at Olympia. Get reviews, hours, directions, coupons and more for City Of Wetumpka at 110 Red Eagle Dr, Wetumpka, AL 36092. In the early 21st century Elmore County became one of the fastest-growing counties in the state. WETUMPKA, Ala. (WSFA) - HGTV has brought its new “Home Town Takeover" production to Wetumpka, and it’s already having an impact on the town. Menu & Reservations Make Reservations . Compromise indicated a new, centrally located capital, accessible by river and by steamboat. Directions 334-850-2688 or cmurrell@cityofwetumpka.com. Observers watch from the Bibb Graves Memorial Bridge as a parade of boats decorated with Christmas lights float down the river under the bridge as fireworks go off. With its strategic location at the river confluence, Wetumpka quickly became an important center of agricultural trade. Between 1800 and 1812, European-American pioneers began to arrive, many with enslaved African-American laborers, and encroach on the lands of the Southeast Indian tribes. Civic Center manager: Clay Murrell. First Baptist Church of Wetumpka. [15], There were 1,797 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. Wetumpka is the home of "Alabama's greatest natural disaster". 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