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Hartselle, Alabama

Hartselle is the second largest city in Morgan County, Alabama, United States, 13 miles (21 km) south of Decatur.
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Population 15,455

Top Events in Hartselle History

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1869Government
Hartselle was founded in 1869 with the arrival of the South and North Alabama Railroad.
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1873Architecture
The post office opened in 1873.
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1875Civil Rights
It was formally incorporated on March 1, 1875.
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1916Disaster
Most of the oldest buildings were destroyed by a disastrous fire in 1916.
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2000History
== Demographics == === 2000 census === At the 2000 census there were 12,019 people, 4,816 households, and 3,534 families living in the city.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === At the 2010 census there were 14,255 people, 5,678 households, and 4,128 families living in the city.
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2020History
=== 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,455 people, 5,518 households, and 3,930 families residing in the city.

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Historical Timeline

1869Government
Hartselle was founded in 1869 with the arrival of the South and North Alabama Railroad.
1873Architecture
The post office opened in 1873.
1875Civil Rights
It was formally incorporated on March 1, 1875.
1916Disaster
Most of the oldest buildings were destroyed by a disastrous fire in 1916.
2000History
== Demographics == === 2000 census === At the 2000 census there were 12,019 people, 4,816 households, and 3,534 families living in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census === At the 2010 census there were 14,255 people, 5,678 households, and 4,128 families living in the city.
2020History
=== 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,455 people, 5,518 households, and 3,930 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

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Hartselle is located in the state of Alabama.
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Hartselle has a population of 15,455 residents.

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Famous People from Hartselle, Alabama

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Scott Beason
Politician · Born Oct 13, 1969 · Age 56
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Tommy Neill
Baseball Player · Born Nov 7, 1919 · Died Sep 22, 1980 (age 60)
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Bud Stallworth
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Vickie Orr
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