Millbrook, Alabama

Millbrook is located at {{Coord|32.502054|N|86.374456|W|format=dms|type:city(14640)}} (32.502054, -86.374456).{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|13.1|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|12.8|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.3|sqmi|km2}} (1.75%) is water. {{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}

According to the Köppen climate classification, Millbrook has a humid subtropical climate (abbreviated Cfa).

{{Weather box

|location = Millbrook, 1991–2020 simulated normals (174 ft elevation)

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|Jan precipitation mm =130.13

|Feb precipitation mm =134.82

|Mar precipitation mm =136.39

|Apr precipitation mm =112.30

|May precipitation mm =101.08

|Jun precipitation mm =124.23

|Jul precipitation mm =125.24

|Aug precipitation mm =110.50

|Sep precipitation mm =91.94

|Oct precipitation mm =78.74

|Nov precipitation mm =102.47

|Dec precipitation mm =134.42

|Jan high C = 14.4

|Feb high C = 16.9

|Mar high C = 21.1

|Apr high C = 25.0

|May high C = 29.1

|Jun high C = 32.1

|Jul high C = 33.3

|Aug high C = 33.2

|Sep high C = 30.9

|Oct high C = 25.8

|Nov high C = 20.0

|Dec high C = 15.6

|Jan mean C =8.4

|Feb mean C =10.7

|Mar mean C =14.6

|Apr mean C =18.3

|May mean C =22.8

|Jun mean C =26.5

|Jul mean C =27.9

|Aug mean C =27.6

|Sep mean C =25.1

|Oct mean C =19.3

|Nov mean C =13.3

|Dec mean C =9.7

|Jan low C = 2.5

|Feb low C = 4.4

|Mar low C = 8.0

|Apr low C = 11.7

|May low C = 16.6

|Jun low C = 20.9

|Jul low C = 22.4

|Aug low C = 22.1

|Sep low C = 19.2

|Oct low C = 12.8

|Nov low C = 6.6

|Dec low C = 3.8

|Jan dew point C =3.2

|Feb dew point C =4.8

|Mar dew point C =7.7

|Apr dew point C =11.6

|May dew point C =16.3

|Jun dew point C =20.2

|Jul dew point C =21.9

|Aug dew point C =21.6

|Sep dew point C =18.9

|Oct dew point C =13.4

|Nov dew point C =7.8

|Dec dew point C =5.0

|source 1 = PRISM Climate Group{{cite web

| url=https://prism.oregonstate.edu/explorer/

| title=PRISM Climate Group at Oregon State University

| publisher=Northwest Alliance for Computational Science & Engineering (NACSE), based at Oregon State University

| access-date=March 15, 2023}}

| date=March 15, 2023}}

Millbrook includes the former village of Robinson Springs within its boundaries. Numerous eras delineate Millbrook's past.

The area's first permanent home "Ellerslie" was completed in 1818 by Georgia Congressman, and Revolutionary War Veteran Bolling Hall. The area's second permanent home "Thornfield" was started the following year, and completed in 1820 by pioneer Archibald McKeithen. Both homes still stand, and are private residences.

After its initial settlement, Robinson Springs was known as an early summer resort for wealthy families of Montgomery, and the vicinity. The Robinson Springs United Methodist Church was formed in 1828. The settlers quickly grew out of the log structure, and decided to build a permanent structure. The present church was completed in 1848. The parsonage was sold soon after completion (due to the lack of a steady minister) to noted Alabama historian Albert J. Pickett. It still stands two doors down from the church. In 1852, Robinson Springs played host to Alabama's first state fair.

Shadrack Mims, Autauga's early historian, describes Robinson Springs (circa 1850) as "a spot selected by Todd Robinson as a retreat from the river; and much good sense did he show in such selection - for, if the whole South was searched over, a more healthy spot, in my opinion, could not be found. It is altogether rural in its appearance, the forest growth being untouched, only for garden spots. As to water, it cannot be excelled any where for coolness, clearness, and pleasantness, and the abundance of it. The building situations are beautiful. 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 saw many of the area's youth go off to fight in the Civil War. 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. They elected him captain, and the company a part of Hilliards Legion. Remnants were later morphed into the 59th Alabama Infantry, with Colonel Bolling Hall III commanding. No remarkable events took place here during the war.

During the post-World War I and pre-World War II period, the communities of Millbrook, Coosada, and Robinson Springs, later referred to as the Tri-Community, began to evolve into populated growing communities, complete with schools, churches, and rail transportation.

As in the 1930s, much of today's progress is linked to transportation. With the introduction of Interstate 65 in the mid 1970s, Millbrook's growth led to formal incorporation as a city in 1977. Once again, those seeking a more relaxing lifestyle discovered the interstate exits immediately north of the state capital and the Millbrook population grew even more.{{Cite web|url=http://www.cityofmillbrook.org/home/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=12&MMN_position=21:21|title = Home}}{{Failed verification|date=September 2023}}

{{US Census population

|1970= 2382

|1980= 3101

|1990= 6050

|2000= 10386

|2010= 14640

|2020= 16564

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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 7, 2014}}

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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 16,564 people, 6,061 households, and 4,226 families residing in the city.

As of the census of 2010, there were 14,640 people, 5,446 households, and 4,069 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,142.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 5,996 housing units at an average density of {{convert|468.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 74.2% White, 21.6% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. 2.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,446 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The Elmore County portion is in the Elmore County Public School System.{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st01_al/schooldistrict_maps/c01051_elmore/DC20SD_C01051.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Elmore County, AL|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=July 31, 2022}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st01_al/schooldistrict_maps/c01051_elmore/DC20SD_C01051_SD2MS.txt Text list]

The Autauga County portion is in the Autauga County Schools district.{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st01_al/schooldistrict_maps/c01001_autauga/DC20SD_C01001.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Autauga County, AL|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=July 31, 2022}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st01_al/schooldistrict_maps/c01001_autauga/DC20SD_C01001_SD2MS.txt Text list]

Chapman Christian Academy is in the Millbrook area.{{Cite web |title=Chapman Christian Academy (2022 Profile) {{!}} Millbrook, AL |url=https://www.privateschoolreview.com/chapman-christian-academy-profile |access-date=September 3, 2022 |website=Private School Review |language=en}} CCA is a small Christian private school.

• Spectre set ruins – In the 2003 film Big Fish, the lead character visits the idealistic town of Spectre at multiple points in his life. In reality, the facades of Spectre were built on a private island on the Alabama River. A rundown version of the town was the last to be filmed, so when the sets were abandoned, they already looked as though they had been neglected for decades.{{cite web|title=Spectre Set Ruins |url=https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/spectre-set-ruins |website=Atlas Obscura}}

• Austin Adams, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers
• Robert Chancey, former NFL running back
• Terrence Long, former Major League Baseball outfielder
• Dee Milliner, former NFL cornerback
• Antowain Smith, former NFL running back

• Stanhope Elmore High School

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• [http://www.cityofmillbrook.org City website]
• [http://www.millbrookchamber.org Chamber of Commerce]
• [http://www.prattvilleguide.com The Prattville Guide Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216064541/http://www.prattvilleguide.com/ |date=February 16, 2012 }}

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Category:Cities in Alabama

Category:Cities in Autauga County, Alabama

Category:Cities in Elmore County, Alabama

Category:Montgomery metropolitan area

Category:1818 establishments in Alabama Territory

Category:Populated places established in 1818