Spring Garden, Alabama

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|subdivision_name2 = Cherokee

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|area_total_km2 = 5.87

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|area_total_sq_mi = 2.27

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|population_as_of = 2020

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|population_total = 216

|population_density_km2 = 36.81

|population_density_sq_mi = 95.36

|timezone = Central (CST)

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|area_code = 256 & 938

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Spring Garden is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. Its population was 216 as of the 2020 census. The area was also known as Amberson or Ambersonville in the 19th century. It was erroneously called "Aubersonville" in the 1880 U.S. Census.

History

A post office has been in operation under the name Spring Garden since 1844.{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=AL&county=Cherokee | title=Cherokee County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | access-date=April 25, 2015}} The community was named for an early settler who was noted for his lush annual spring garden.{{cite news | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=IP4vAAAAIBAJ&pg=3173%2C350872 | title=Cherokee County, Ala. | work=Calhoun Times | date=September 1, 2004 | access-date=April 24, 2015 | pages=46}}

Demographics

{{US Census population

|1880= 148

|2010= 238

|2020= 216

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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 6, 2013}}

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Education

Spring Garden Public Schools are part of the Cherokee County School District. Schools in the district include Cedar Bluff School, Centre Elementary School, Gaylesville School, Sand Rock School, Centre Middle School, Cherokee County High School, Spring Garden High School and Cherokee County Career & Technology Center.

Spring Garden High School is located in Spring Garden. The mission of Spring Garden High School is to prepare all students for the future, equipping them with academic skills, good work habits, marketable skills, an awareness of good health habits, and an appreciation for life.{{Cite web|url=https://sg.cherokeek12.org/en-US|title=Home - Spring Garden High School|website=Home - Spring Garden High School}}

Girls' basketball has won the state championship nine times, in 1987, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2016, 2020, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Girls' volleyball has won one state championship, in 2007. The teams have all made it to state playoffs numerous other times.{{Cite web|url=http://sg.cherokeek12.org/athletics/state-championship-teams/|title = Spring Garden High School - Spring Garden High School}}

The principal of Spring Garden High School is Michael Welsh, and Cassandra Lindsey is the Administrative intern.{{Cite web|url=http://sg.cherokeek12.org/faculty/|title = Spring Garden High School - Spring Garden High School}}

Mitchell Guice is the Superintendent of Schools.{{cite web| url= http://www.cherokeek12.org/|title= Cherokee County Schools |publisher=Cherokee County Schools|access-date=June 21, 2012}}

References

Category:Census-designated places in Cherokee County, Alabama

Category:Census-designated places in Alabama