29-631: The Commercial Hotel , later known as the Hart Hotel and Flomaton Hotel , was a historic hotel building in Flomaton , Escambia County, Alabama . The two-story wood-frame structure was built from 1904 to 1905 in the Queen Anne style . It had a brick pier foundation. Fish scale shingle patterns decorated the front of each gable end. The front facade featured a full-width porch with neoclassical columns. The hotel contained 18 guest rooms, all with
58-437: A combination of "Florida", "Alabama" and "town", reflecting the town's location on the border between the two states. In the early twentieth century, the town's economy was driven by the timber industry and the town's location at an important railway junction. Flomaton is located at 31°0′32″N 87°15′21″W / 31.00889°N 87.25583°W / 31.00889; -87.25583 (31.008921, -87.255746). It sits on
87-479: A female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.21. In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
116-443: A fireplace. The interior retained its original woodwork throughout. The Flomaton Hotel was significant for its associations with the early growth and development of Flomaton, Alabama. Initially a railroad junction (Pensacola Junction) serving as the intersection of two major lines, Flomaton, AL was one of several small towns that sprang up along the L & N Railroad lines during its rapid expansion beginning in 1879. The Flomaton Hotel
145-451: A north-easterly direction, before separating at Brewton . The town also serves as a railway junction. The town joins CSX Transportation 's Montgomery –Mobile line with its line south to Pensacola and Florida's Gulf Coast. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 5.3 square miles (14 km ), all land. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 1,466 people, 608 households, and 416 families residing in
174-578: A unique survey system that contorted east-to-west survey boundaries once Florida became a state and a state survey system was adopted, at which time previously existing survey systems were "grandfathered" in. The second reason for an irregular roadway and property boundary system is due to the community originally being built around the Louisville and Nashville Railroad (now the CSX railway). Automobile highways were eventually constructed, and closely paralleled
203-554: Is a town in Escambia County , Florida , United States. Per the 2020 census , the population was 1,713, up from 1,698 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Pensacola – Ferry Pass – Brent, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area . Century was founded in 1901 as a sawmill company town , and named because 1901 was the first year of the 20th century. A post office has been in operation at Century since 1901. It
232-472: Is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km ), or 3.69%, is water. Century is located in the western highlands of Florida. This physiographic province of the northern Gulf Coast region is made up of sand, silt, and clay hills. These highlands are deeply incised by creeks and rivers. Century is located on the western edge of the Escambia River floodplain. A small portion of the town (the eastern side)
261-492: Is within the floodplain itself. Most of the community, however, is located above the floodplain on level to gently sloping hillsides. Century's roadway network is highly irregular. It does not conform to the state of Florida's section, township and range survey system, for two reasons. The first is because Spanish land grants were issued along the Escambia River in the 16th and 17th centuries. These boundaries established
290-532: The 2020 United States census , there were 1,713 people, 739 households, and 413 families residing in the town. As of the 2010 United States census , there were 1,698 people, 699 households, and 449 families residing in the town. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,714 people, 680 households, and 448 families residing in the town. The population density was 522.5 inhabitants per square mile (201.7/km ). There were 800 housing units at an average density of 243.9 per square mile (94.2/km ). The racial makeup of
319-584: The poverty line , including 41.4% of those under age 18 and 26.1% of those age 65 or over. A Florida prison known as Century Correctional Institution is the only major employer in the region. This facility employs a full-time staff of 401, which is almost 25% of the entire population of Century. Residents of Century and the surrounding area in Escambia County are served by the Escambia County School District . Century
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#1732771904782348-494: The 2000 census), 27.2% Black or African American (an increase), 1.6% Native American and 1.32% from two or more races. 2.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 593 households, 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who
377-604: The National Register of Historic Places is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a hotel or resort in Alabama is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Flomaton, Alabama Flomaton is a town in Escambia County , Alabama , United States. At the 2010 census the town's population was 1,440. It is located next to the Alabama / Florida state line. Flomaton
406-470: The Pensacola affluent to Flomaton for Sunday dinner and a fifty-mile train outing. The 1930s depression and the advent of the automobile retarded the passenger train patronage, as well as the business of the hotel; however, during WII, the hotel was greatly patronized by servicemen awaiting train connections to overseas ports. Once again under new management, and gaining yet another name (The Flomaton Hotel),
435-492: The area with a route to Montgomery , Birmingham and Atlanta . From a southbound perspective, Century is en route between these major cities and the coastal beaches at Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key in Florida. Century is the western terminus of State Road 4 , which leads east to the communities of Jay , Munson , Baker , and Milligan . Fresh water supplies are abundant, with water being withdrawn as groundwater from
464-525: The area. Nearby papermills at Cantontment , and Brewton, Alabama , provide a market for cut pulpwood. Timber processing is conducted by another industry about 10 miles (16 km) south of Century. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification , the Town of Century has a humid subtropical climate zone ( Cfa ). As of
493-423: The hotel's character and patronage changed to that typical of "residential hotels," accommodating primarily the employees of the local oil companies. The owner planned to restore the hotel as a Guest House, targeting the patronage of antique buffs attracted to the local auctions. The hotel was destroyed by fire in late 1986. It has been replaced by a local church. This article about a property in Alabama on
522-570: The local sand and gravel aquifer. In 1970, oil was discovered in the nearby community of Jay. Oil was also discovered near the town of Century, especially to its northeast. Oil became important to the local economy during the last quarter of the 20th century. Gravel and sand is mined in open pits in and near Century. These natural mineral deposits are essential to supporting the construction industries in nearby Pensacola and Mobile , especially for use as aggregate materials in concrete. Timber and pulpwood are other valuable natural commodities of
551-475: The northern side of the border between Alabama and Florida. On the southern side of the border lies the town of Century in Florida's Escambia County . U.S. Route 29 and U.S. Route 31 join at the town. The former, starting 45 miles (72 km) to the south in Pensacola, Florida , enters the town over the state border; the latter enters the town from the west, having originated near Mobile . The two highways continue together for about 14 miles (23 km) in
580-496: The railway passenger traffic and crews. One of the first and most successful hotels in the town, the Flomaton Hotel depended on the railway passenger traffic until the 1930s. In the early and mid-teens the hotel was noted as a favorite hideaway for honeymooners and quiet family vacations. In the 1920s under new management and a new name (The Hart Hotel), the hotel gained a good reputation for its fine "tablespreads," attracting
609-548: The railway. U.S. Route 29 (US 29), a more modern highway, was constructed and moved many of the commercial operations west of the small original core of the community (now mostly located within the Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company Residential Historic District ). US 29 is used by residents of Escambia County to reach points north. Alabama State Route 113 leads north from the state line to Interstate 65 and provides
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#1732771904782638-456: The town was $ 14,360. About 16.5% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 31.0% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over. Flomaton has an elected mayor and city council. Escambia County Public School System is the local school district. 31°00′32″N 87°15′21″W / 31.008921°N 87.255746°W / 31.008921; -87.255746 Century, Florida Century
667-410: The town was 39.67% White , 56.65% African American , 0.58% Native American , 0.64% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 0.35% from other races , and 2.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population. In 2000, there were 680 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.5% were married couples living together, 25.9% had
696-425: The town. As of the 2010 census, the town's population was 1,440. In the 2000 census the population had been measured at 1,588. The 2010 census counted 593 households, including 398 families. The population density was 271.6 inhabitants per square mile (104.9/km ). There were 689 housing units at an average density of 130.0 per square mile (50.2/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 69.5% White (a decrease since
725-417: Was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.3 males. In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $ 20,703, and the median income for a family was $ 28,241. Males had a median income of $ 26,932 versus $ 17,390 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 10,412. About 24.5% of families and 30.1% of the population were below
754-437: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 37.4 years (an increase from 36 in the 2000 census). There were 670 males and 770 females. In the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the town was $ 25,875, and the median income for a family was $ 34,141. Males had a median income of $ 30,083 versus $ 15,292 for females. The per capita income for
783-458: Was incorporated as a town in 1908, having been settled on a railway junction in 1869. The site was a junction of different lines of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad . Into the 1960s the L&;N ran trains south to the beach resort city of Pensacola, Florida . The L&N main line was a conduit for trains to New York City, Cincinnati, Atlanta and New Orleans. The name "Flomaton" was chosen as
812-647: Was officially incorporated as the Town of Century in 1945. The approximate coordinates for the Town of Century is located on the Florida Panhandle at 30°58′40″N 87°15′41″W / 30.97778°N 87.26139°W / 30.97778; -87.26139 (30.977648, –87.261500). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.7 km ), of which 3.2 square miles (8.4 km )
841-473: Was one of five hotels that pre-dated the 1908 incorporation of the town, and survives as the only hotel building of that era in the county. The Flomaton Hotel was also significant for its associations with commercial growth and development in Flomaton, Alabama. The 1904-05 construction of the hotel (then known as The Commercial Hotel) was a venture to relocate business near the depot in hope of directly tapping
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