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Prichard, Alabama

Prichard is a city in Mobile County, Alabama, United States.
Population 19,322

Top Events in Prichard History

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1840Infrastructure
It was named for Cleveland Mason Prichard (1840-1899), who purchased a tract of land (1879) on the east side of the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio [GM&O] Railroad track and developed it ...
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1860History
The Clotilda, an illegal slave ship, had arrived at Mobile Bay in July 1860 carrying 110 Africans purchased in Ouidah, Kingdom of Dahomey, on behalf of Mobile shipbuilders and m...
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1900History
After 1900, Prichard began a slow, steady development.
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1919Crime
The summer of 1919 became known as Red Summer because of the numerous racial riots that took place in industrial cities across the country, including Chicago, Omaha, Baltimore, ...
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1925Government
Prichard was incorporated on September 16, 1925.
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1956Government
Blount High School was a predominantly African American high school, established in August 1956.
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1960History
Mobile, Prichard and Chickasaw all recorded their highest city-proper populations in 1960.
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1968Government
In 1968, Cooper had founded the Black American Law Students Association at New York University, where he earned his law degree.
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1970History
By 1970, the population had decreased to 41,000 and by 1990, to approximately 34,000.
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1972Government
In 1972, the majority-white city of Prichard elected its first black mayor, Algernon Johnson (A.J.) Cooper.

Historical Timeline

1840Infrastructure
It was named for Cleveland Mason Prichard (1840-1899), who purchased a tract of land (1879) on the east side of the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio [GM&O] Railroad track and developed it ...
1860History
The Clotilda, an illegal slave ship, had arrived at Mobile Bay in July 1860 carrying 110 Africans purchased in Ouidah, Kingdom of Dahomey, on behalf of Mobile shipbuilders and m...
1900History
After 1900, Prichard began a slow, steady development.
1919Crime
The summer of 1919 became known as Red Summer because of the numerous racial riots that took place in industrial cities across the country, including Chicago, Omaha, Baltimore, ...
1925Government
Prichard was incorporated on September 16, 1925.
1956Government
Blount High School was a predominantly African American high school, established in August 1956.
1960History
Mobile, Prichard and Chickasaw all recorded their highest city-proper populations in 1960.
1968Government
In 1968, Cooper had founded the Black American Law Students Association at New York University, where he earned his law degree.
1970History
By 1970, the population had decreased to 41,000 and by 1990, to approximately 34,000.
1972Government
In 1972, the majority-white city of Prichard elected its first black mayor, Algernon Johnson (A.J.) Cooper.
1980History
By 1980, it was 80% black.
1994Architecture
In 1994, construction of Interstate 165 was completed, and it produced some economic benefits in East Prichard.
1999History
In 1999, the city declared bankruptcy.
2000History
As of 2000, it was closer to 30%.
2003History
=== City pensions controversy === In 2003, the city hired an actuary to analyze and summarize their employees’ pension plan.
2004History
In 2004, the Prichard Housing Authority began demolition of the Bessemer Avenue Housing Project in Bullshead.
2007Education
The current Collins Rhodes school opened in 2007, replacing Eight Mile Elementary School.
2009Military
He warned the city that at the current rate of government spending the plan would run out of money by the summer of 2009.
2010Education
From 2010 to 2012, the city was home to the Restoration Youth Academy, a so-called Christian camp that imposed anti-gay conversion therapy.
2011History
As of April 2011, pensioners had not received their pension checks nor had a budget been passed in eighteen months.
2012Culture
The Africatown Historic District, considered part of Mobile, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.
2013History
The dispute continued into 2013, as the city did not reach an agreement with soon-to-retire employees.
2015Architecture
The enterprise reopened in Mobile, as the Saving Youth Foundation and Solid Rock Ministries, and operated until being shut down in 2015.
2016Government
Gardner was elected mayor in the 2016 municipal elections, defeating incumbent mayor Troy Ephriam.
2017Crime
The three pastors who ran the place were prosecuted for child abuse; they were convicted and sentenced in February 2017 to 20 years in prison.
2020History
=== 2020 census === As of the 2020 census, there were 19,322 people, 7,458 households, and 4,779 families residing in the city.
2023History
=== Neighborhoods === Downtown East Prichard Whistler Eight Mile == Demographics == As of the 2023 American Community Survey, there are 6,720 estimated households in Prichard...

Did You Know?

1
Prichard is located in the state of Alabama.
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Prichard has a population of 19,322 residents.
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The population was 19,322 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 18,816 in 2023.

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Famous People from Prichard, Alabama

SF
Scott Hunter (American football)
Football Player · Born Nov 19, 1947 · Age 78
BW
Billy Williams
Baseball Player · Born Jun 15, 1938 · Age 87
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Robert James Raney
Architect · Born Nov 2, 1883 · Died Apr 10, 1963 (age 79)
TW
Thomas Whisenhant
Serial Killer Executed In Alabama · Born Jan 29, 1947 · Died May 27, 2010 (age 63)
JL
Jerry Lott
Musician · Born Jan 30, 1938 · Died Sep 4, 1983 (age 45)
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