Citronelle Alabama

Citronelle is a city in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 3,659. It is included in the Mobile metropolitan statistical area.

History

The area of what is now known as Citronelle, was first discovered by native americans in the 1700's. The land was found to possess healing herbs and mineral springs. Citronelle, Alabama Real. The area was settled in 1811 and founded in 1892. The name "Citronelle" is derived from the citronella plant, which grows through out the town. The town became a resort destination because of the climate, herbs, and healing waters. Many hotels were built to accommodate the surge of visitors.

On May 4, 1865 the last "sizable" confederate force was surrendered by General Richard Taylor under the "surrender oak". Lifestyle-Mortgage Citronelle Alabama Bad Credit Mortgage. A reenactment of this event occurs every year at Citronelle. Unfortunately, the historic oak was destroyed by a hurricane in 1902.

In 1952, oil was accidentally discovered and Citronelle is known today as the oil capital of Alabama.

Geography

Citronelle is located at 31°5′34″N, 88°14′40″W (31. 092653, -88. Citronelle Florists, Flowers, Florist Shops - Alabama (AL) You can find a local flower shops & florists in Citronelle, Alabama (AL) listed in our florist. 244315)GR1.

According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 63. 9 km² (24. Citronelle Homes for Sale. 7 mi²). 63. 2 km² (24. 4 mi²) of it is land and 0. 6 km² (0. A reenactment of this event occurs every year at Citronelle. 2 mi²) of it (1. 01%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,659 people, 1,318 households, and 1,009 families residing in the city. The population density was 57. 9/km² (149. about alabama. 9/mi²).