Феникс Сити, Алабама
Феникс Сити, Алабама | |
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![]() Взгляд на воздушный вид на город Феникс ( ок. 2009 ) | |
![]() Location of Phenix City in Lee and Russell counties, Alabama. | |
Coordinates: 32°28′15″N 85°00′10″W / 32.47083°N 85.00278°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
Counties | Russell, Lee |
Government | |
• Mayor | Eddie N. Lowe (D) |
Area | |
• Total | 28.25 sq mi (73.17 km2) |
• Land | 28.14 sq mi (72.87 km2) |
• Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 38,817 |
• Density | 1,379.58/sq mi (532.65/km2) |
Time zones | UTC-6 (CST (de jure)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT (de jure)) |
UTC-5 (EST (de facto)) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT (de facto)) |
ZIP codes | 36867-36870 |
Area code | 334 |
FIPS code | 01-59472 |
GNIS feature ID | 0155193 |
Website | phenixcityal |
Феникс Сити - город в округах Ли и Рассел США в штате Алабама и округом округа Рассел. [ 2 ] По состоянию на переписи 2020 года население города составило 38 817.
Феникс Сити находится непосредственно на запад через реку Чаттахучи из Колумбуса, штат Джорджия , и наблюдает за восточным временем на фактической основе (в отличие от остальной части Алабамы, которая наблюдает за центральным временем ) из -за сильных экономических связей Сити Феникс с Колумбом. Большая часть города Феникс включена в столичную статистическую зону Колумбуса , а остальная часть находится в округе Ли и, следовательно, включена в столичную статистическую зону Оберн, штат Алабама . Весь город является частью комбинированной статистической зоны Колумбуса-Абурн-Опелика .
В 2007 году Businessweek назвал Феникс Сити. 1 Лучший доступный пригород, чтобы собрать семью. [ 3 ] Здесь находится общественный колледж долины Чаттахучи , общественный колледж, двухлетний колледж с уровнем принятия 100%. [ 4 ] Университет Троя имеет спутниковый кампус в Феникс -Сити.
As of 2023, the mayor is Eddie N. Lowe, the city's first black mayor elected by the public. The city manager, who holds the task of organizational matters, is Wallace Hunter.
Geography
[edit]Phenix City is located at 32°28′22″N 85°1′12″W / 32.47278°N 85.02000°W (32.472822, −85.020121).[5] It is the easternmost settlement in the state of Alabama as well as the Central Time Zone, but it and some other nearby areas unofficially observe Eastern Time, as these areas are part of the metropolitan area of the considerably larger city of Columbus, Georgia, which is in the Eastern Time Zone and adjacent to the city across the Chattahoochee River to the east.[6]
Several major highways run through Phenix City, namely U.S. routes 80, 280, and 431. U.S. Route 80 runs through the northern and western parts of the city, leading west 44 mi (71 km) to Tuskegee and northeast to Columbus, Georgia. U.S. 280 runs through the western part of the city from northwest to southeast, leading northwest 27 mi (43 km) to Opelika and southeast into Columbus. U.S. 431 runs north to south to the west of the city, concurrent with US 280, which it follows to Opelika, and leads south 47 mi (76 km) to Eufaula.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.8 square miles (64 km2), of which 24.6 square miles (64 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (0.61%) is water.
Climate
[edit]The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Phenix City has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]
Climate data for Phenix City, Alabama | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 57 (14) |
61 (16) |
69 (21) |
77 (25) |
84 (29) |
90 (32) |
92 (33) |
91 (33) |
86 (30) |
77 (25) |
68 (20) |
59 (15) |
76 (24) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 36 (2) |
39 (4) |
45 (7) |
52 (11) |
61 (16) |
69 (21) |
72 (22) |
71 (22) |
66 (19) |
54 (12) |
44 (7) |
38 (3) |
54 (12) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.1 (100) |
4.5 (110) |
5.7 (140) |
4.1 (100) |
3.8 (97) |
3.9 (99) |
5.3 (130) |
4 (100) |
3.3 (84) |
2.3 (58) |
3.6 (91) |
4.5 (110) |
49.1 (1,250) |
Source: Weatherbase[8] |
History
[edit]This section needs additional citations for verification. (June 2024) |
What some claim was the last battle of the American Civil War, the Battle of Columbus, took place here on April 16, 1865, in Phenix City, then known as Girard.[9] Union General James Wilson was met with Confederate opposition as he crossed the Chattahoochee River in an attempt to destroy the military industry of Columbus, Georgia.
Phenix City was initially two towns bordering each other on the north and south. On the south side was Girard, in Russell County, and the town of Brownville, on the north side, which was entirely within Lee County. Because a community in Tuscaloosa County already claimed the name of Brownville, post office officials insisted on the name of "Lively". To compound the confusion, the nearby railroad depot was called Knight's Station. Because residents preferred Brownville, on the 1880 U.S. census, it was listed as both Brownville and Lively. It was formally incorporated by the legislature on February 23, 1883.[10]
Within the decade, the name would be changed to Phenix (or Phenix City), although some misspellings had it as "Phoenix". It was not clear if it was named for Phenix Mills in nearby Columbus, Georgia or for the fabled bird. It appeared as Phenix City on the 1890 U.S. census and was incorporated as such on February 19, 1897, by the state legislature. The city's official website displays the mythical phoenix, while the city's seal also depicts a phoenix burning up in its nest. The 'Our Community/History' page confirms the uncertainty behind the name: "Although no definitive source reveals why this name was chosen."
On August 9, 1923, Russell County's neighboring Girard (which made up most of current downtown Phenix City) and Lee County's Phenix City formally merged, keeping the name of Phenix City. Because the consolidated city still remained divided into two counties, in 1932, the Lee County portion was moved entirely into Russell County (also cited for the redraw was to account for population shifts involved in the Auburn University opening and expansion). Lee County received the rural segment at Marvyn as compensation, which was formerly in Russell County's northwest corner.
In 1926, the Russell County portion of Phenix City was designated the second county seat (the seat from 1868 had been at rural Seale). In 1934/35, Phenix City then became the sole county seat.
Phenix City was notorious during the 1940s and 1950s for being a haven for organized crime, prostitution, and gambling. Many of its customers came from the United States Army training center at Fort Benning, Georgia. The leaders of the crime syndicate in Phenix City were Jimmie Matthews and Hoyt Shepherd. Albert Patterson, from Phenix City, was elected to become attorney general of Alabama on a platform of reforming the city, but was shot and killed in 1954 outside his office on 5th Ave, north of 14th Street. As a result, the city had a negative reputation, and many people still associate this legacy with Phenix City. The Tragedy and the Triumph of Phenix City, Alabama by Margaret Ann Barnes chronicles these events, which led the small town to be known as "Sin City, USA". The bordertown was the subject of an acclaimed film, The Phenix City Story, made in 1955.
In 1955, it won the All-America City Award from the National Municipal League.
Despite the city having been entirely annexed into Russell County in 1932, the growth of the city has spread northward back into Lee County, where it first appeared on 1980 U.S. Census records. As of 2010[update], nearly 4,200 residents (out of almost 33,000) reside in the Lee County portion.[11]
Religion
[edit]Phenix City is home to many Christian churches. The denominations include:[12]
- Protestantism
- Baptist
- United Methodist Church and other Methodist denominations
- Seventh-day Adventist[13]
- Roman Catholicism
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 2,224 | — | |
1890 | 3,700 | 66.4% | |
1900 | 4,163 | 12.5% | |
1910 | 4,555 | 9.4% | |
1920 | 5,432 | 19.3% | |
1930 | 13,862 | 155.2% | |
1940 | 15,351 | 10.7% | |
1950 | 23,305 | 51.8% | |
1960 | 27,630 | 18.6% | |
1970 | 25,281 | −8.5% | |
1980 | 26,928 | 6.5% | |
1990 | 25,312 | −6.0% | |
2000 | 28,265 | 11.7% | |
2010 | 32,822 | 16.1% | |
2020 | 38,817 | 18.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[14] 2018 Estimate[15] |
2000 census
[edit]As of the census of 2000, there were 28,265 people, 11,517 households, and 7,566 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,149.1 inhabitants per square mile (443.7/km2). There were 13,250 housing units at an average density of 538.7 per square mile (208.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 52.94% white, 44.97% black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, .56% from other races, and .76% from two or more races. 1.49% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 11,517 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples living together, 22.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,720, and the median income for a family was $33,740. Males had a median income of $28,906 versus $21,348 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,619. About 18.8% of families and 21.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.5% of those under age 18 and 20.6% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census
[edit]As of the census of 2010, there were 32,822 people, 13,243 households, and 8,623 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,334.2 inhabitants per square mile (515.1/km2). There were 15,198 housing units at an average density of 617.8 per square mile (238.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 48.7% white, 46.6% black or African American, 0.3% Native American, .7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. 4.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 13,243 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, 23.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% 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 3.03.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,120, and the median income for a family was $39,417. Males had a median income of $36,827 versus $27,001 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,883. About 20.3% of families and 23.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.7% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
[edit]Race | Num. | Perc. |
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white (non-Hispanic) | 15,525 | 40.0% |
black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 18,795 | 48.42% |
Native American | 100 | 0.26% |
Asian | 366 | 0.94% |
Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.16% |
other/mixed | 1,658 | 4.27% |
Hispanic or Latino | 2,311 | 5.95% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 38,816 people, 14,716 households, and 9,170 families residing in the city.
Time zone
[edit]Unlike the rest of Alabama which lies in the Central Time Zone, Phenix City's proximity to the larger city of neighboring Columbus, Georgia, located in the Eastern Time Zone, and its strong economic links leads Phenix City (including its municipal government) and localities within a 10–15 mi (16–24 km) radius (such as Smiths Station) to observe Eastern Time on a de facto basis.[17][18][19][20]
Media
[edit]There are three radio stations licensed in Phenix City: WHTY (1460 AM), WURY-LP (97.1 FM), & WGSY (100.1 FM).
Sister cities
[edit]In popular culture
[edit]- The character "Maggot" from E.M. Nathanson's novel The Dirty Dozen was from Phenix City.
- The 1955 film The Phenix City Story (directed by Phil Karlson) is a biographical film noir focusing on the rampant crime and corruption in the city (then called "the wickedest city in the United States") and the 1954 murder of newly nominated Alabama Attorney General candidate Albert Patterson.
- Ska saxophonist Rolando Alphonso of the Skatalites had a 1960s hit titled "Phenix City"
- The town gained attention in 1999 when Phenix City National Little League advanced to the final of the Little League World Series.
- The city is mentioned in the film Driving Miss Daisy.
- The city is mentioned in the book The Silence of the Lambs in Chapter 12.
- The city is mentioned as a former bootlegging city by the character played by Robert Mitchum in the film Thunder Road.
- The 2008 novel Wicked City by Ace Atkins is set in Phenix City.
- The city is mentioned once in the Riley Green song, "Georgia Time".
- The 466th episode of The Dollop examines the history of the city.
Notable people
[edit]- Jo Jo Benson, R&B singer
- Hugh A. Bentley, helped reform Phenix City in the 1950s
- Simeon Castille, former NFL cornerback
- Wally Chambers, former NFL defensive tackle
- Rodney Cooper, basketball player
- Harvey Glance, track-and-field star in 1976 Summer Olympics and 1979 Pan-Am Games
- Aidan Gould, child actor
- Nolan Gould, child actor
- Bishop Harris, former head coach of North Carolina Central University football team
- Freddie Hart, country singer who wrote and recorded "Phenix City"; section of 13th Street named Freddie Hart Parkway in his honor
- Tim Hudson, Major League Baseball pitcher
- Billy Jackson, former NFL running back
- Van Jakes, former NFL cornerback
- James Joseph, former NFL running back
- Kasey Kiker, Major League Baseball player
- Boise Kimber, American Baptist minister and civil rights activist
- Ed King, former NFL offensive guard
- Herm Lee, former NFL offensive tackle
- Eddie Lowe, former Canadian Football League linebacker and current mayor of Phenix City
- Woodrow Lowe, former NFL player, College Football Hall of Fame member
- Триандос Люк , бывший приемник НФЛ широкий
- Джо Меривезер , бывший НБА игрок
- Джон Малкольм Паттерсон , губернатор Алабамы с 1959 по 1963 год
- Колби Расмус , аутфилдер высшей лиги бейсбола
- Дэвид Рэй , бывший НФЛ Placekicker
- Томми Робинсон , футбольный тренер
- Джимми Спхерис , певец-автор песен
- Роб Спивери , бывший баскетболист и нынешний тренер по баскетболу в Южном университете
- Руфус Стоукс , изобретатель
- Ucambre Williams , футболист
- Брюс Стивенс , бывший приемник НФЛ широкий
Галерея
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Почтовое отделение Phenix City ( почтовый индекс : 36867)
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Феникс Сити/Рассел Библиотека округа
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Дом Брукс-Хьюз был добавлен в Национальный реестр исторических мест 3 ноября 1983 года.
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Дом Floyd-Newsome был добавлен в Национальный реестр исторических мест 3 ноября 1983 года.
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Дом Морган-Куртис был добавлен в Национальный реестр исторических мест 3 ноября 1983 года.
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Дом Шапранте был добавлен в Национальный реестр исторических мест 3 ноября 1983 года.
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Внешние ссылки
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