Elba Alabama

Elba is a city in Coffee County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 4,185. The city is the county seat of Coffee County.

History

Elba is located in the heart of the Pea River basin, at the juncture of Whitewater Creek and Pea River. City of Elba, Alabama : Information Resources for Elba Residents. Elba had its economic beginning when a ferry was established to cross Pea River in the early 1830’s by a Mr. McLane. It was located between what is today Claxton and Polka Streets and connected east-west traffic across the river.

The land on which Elba is located was entered by Ephrim King on February 17, 1836. This land was sold to John B. Simmons and his brother-in-law Gappa T. Laurie Chapman, General Coordinator. Yelverton about 1840. Simmons’ mercantile was the first store in Elba. The post office was located in the store and John Simmons was the postmaster. At that time the little town was called Bridgeville. A new post office was opened on February 2, 1841 with Bartley M. Tucker as postmaster. Elba, Alabama (36323) Conditions & Forecast : Weather Underground. On June 20, 1850 the name was changed to Bentonville, in honor of Col. Thomas Hart Benton, Senator from Missouri who served in Alabama in the Creek Indian Wars of 1813-1814. The citizens soon decided should be changed to be more fitting for a thriving community. On December 8, 1851, the suggested names were placed in a hat. John B.