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Millbrook, Alabama

Millbrook is a city in Elmore and Autauga counties in the U.S.
Population 16,564

Top Events in Millbrook History

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1818Military
The area's first permanent home "Ellerslie" was completed in 1818 by Georgia Congressman, and Revolutionary War Veteran Bolling Hall.
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1820Architecture
The area's second permanent home "Thornfield" was started the following year, and completed in 1820 by pioneer Archibald McKeithen.
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1828History
The Robinson Springs United Methodist Church was formed in 1828.
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1848Architecture
The present church was completed in 1848.
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1852History
In 1852, Robinson Springs played host to Alabama's first state fair.
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1861Education
Upon the whole, it is just the place for a summer retreat; just the place for a school - healthy and high, and free from the temptations so common in villages and cities." 1861 ...
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1862Military
In June 1862, Private Bolling Hall III, on leave from fighting in Virginia, mustered a company of men under a tree at the current site of the confederate monument.
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1977Government
With the introduction of Interstate 65 in the mid 1970s, Millbrook's growth led to formal incorporation as a city in 1977.
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2003History
== Nearby attractions == Spectre set ruins – In the 2003 film Big Fish, the lead character visits the idealistic town of Spectre at multiple points in his life.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 14,640 people, 5,446 households, and 4,069 families residing in the city.

Historical Timeline

1818Military
The area's first permanent home "Ellerslie" was completed in 1818 by Georgia Congressman, and Revolutionary War Veteran Bolling Hall.
1820Architecture
The area's second permanent home "Thornfield" was started the following year, and completed in 1820 by pioneer Archibald McKeithen.
1828History
The Robinson Springs United Methodist Church was formed in 1828.
1848Architecture
The present church was completed in 1848.
1852History
In 1852, Robinson Springs played host to Alabama's first state fair.
1861Education
Upon the whole, it is just the place for a summer retreat; just the place for a school - healthy and high, and free from the temptations so common in villages and cities." 1861 ...
1862Military
In June 1862, Private Bolling Hall III, on leave from fighting in Virginia, mustered a company of men under a tree at the current site of the confederate monument.
1977Government
With the introduction of Interstate 65 in the mid 1970s, Millbrook's growth led to formal incorporation as a city in 1977.
2003History
== Nearby attractions == Spectre set ruins – In the 2003 film Big Fish, the lead character visits the idealistic town of Spectre at multiple points in his life.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 14,640 people, 5,446 households, and 4,069 families residing in the city.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 16,564 people, 6,061 households, and 4,226 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

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Millbrook is located in the state of Alabama.
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Millbrook has a population of 16,564 residents.
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The population was 16,564 at the 2020 census, up from 14,640 in 2010.

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Famous People from Millbrook, Alabama

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Antowain Smith
Football Player · Born Mar 14, 1972 · Age 53
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Terrence Long
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