State Road 97 ( SR 97 ) is a south-north two-lane highway entirely in Escambia County, Florida . It runs from County Road 95A, just southeast of U.S. Highway 29 in Molino , to the Alabama state line near Atmore , where it becomes State Route 21 . The road runs through the community of Walnut Hill and serves primarily to connect Pensacola to the northwest Escambia County and Atmore areas. In combination with SR 21, the road also provides a connection to Interstate 65 .
26-401: Atmore may refer to: Places Atmore, Alabama Atmore, Alberta People Charles Atmore Harry Atmore Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Atmore . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to
52-538: A 4,952 foot long runway. The town is serviced by two freight railroads, the Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway and CSX . Historically, Atmore was home to a Frisco Railway station, served by a section of the railroad's Sunnyland passenger train north to Tupelo, Mississippi and Memphis, Tennessee, and south to Pensacola, Florida. A Louisville and Nashville station was a stop for the Azalean (Cincinnati-New Orleans),
78-592: A local lumber company. For many years, the Vanity Fair lingerie company operated a manufacturing sewing plant in Atmore, offering employment to local citizens and surrounding communities. With federal recognition and the founding of gaming casinos, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians near Exit 54 on I-65 , 6 miles (10 km) northwest of the center of Atmore, has increased its relative economic contributions to
104-525: A male death row and the State of Alabama execution chamber . In addition, Fountain Correctional Facility is 10 miles (16 km) north of Atmore, in a formerly unincorporated area that is now within the city limits. For most of the 20th century, the Atmore area was primarily a farming, timber, and light industry community. Major commercial industries have been Masland Carpets, Alto, and
130-507: A model train show, and sugar cane mill. Poarch Creek Indian Pow-wow — The local Poarch Creek Indians host an authentic Thanksgiving annually. Visitors enjoy turkey, dressing, and roasted corn as dancers from many tribes gather to compete. Over 100 booths display arts and crafts, quilts and other keepsakes of the Creek Indian culture. Climate is characterized by mild to high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout
156-570: A northerly direction as it approaches Walnut Hill , north of which it is also known as Atmore Highway. Heading directly north from Walnut Hill, the road meets its northern terminus south of Atmore at the Alabama state line, where it becomes State Route 21 . SR 97 intersects with several county roads, but does not meet with other state roads or US highways. The Florida Department of Transportation annual average daily traffic (AADT) numbers for 2012 show average numbers between 5,600 vehicles on
182-611: A sawmill in town. However, Mr. Carney had a brother who had already established a town nearby with the same name. The town then decided to let Mr. Carney name the town. He named it after his close friend C.P. Atmore, General Passenger Agent of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad . Despite it being named in his honor, Mr. Atmore never visited the town. In 2008 the city of Atmore annexed Alabama Department of Corrections prison property, including Holman Correctional Facility and Fountain Correctional Facility . The Alabama DOC asked for
208-503: A two-story facility. Atmore has several recreational and sports facilities, including Atmore Heritage Park and Claude D. Kelley State Park. Mayfest — On the first Saturday in May at Tom Byrne Park, Atmore celebrates Mayfest with sports events, arts and crafts and a variety of food. There are many different forms of entertainment, including a Beautiful Baby Contest and a Pooch Parade. Old-Time Fiddlers' Convention — Musicians from across
234-506: Is 51 miles (82 km) to the southwest via US 31 and I-65, while Pensacola, Florida , is 49 miles (79 km) south via AL 21, Florida State Road 97 , and U.S. Route 29 . According to the United States Census Bureau , Atmore has a total area of 21.937 square miles (56.816 km ), of which 21.862 square miles (56.622 km ) is land and 0.029 square miles (0.075 km ) is water. Atmore first appeared on
260-524: Is indicated as an unimportant road. In 1935, the current routing of SR 97, from Molino northwest to Walnut Hill, then north to Atmore, was extant as a third-class graded road, and was signed as SR 87 at the time. By 1955, SR 4 is being shown as a bituminous road, with its start at the intersection with US 29/SR 95 (now CR 95A) west of Molino, and traveling its current routing to Atmore. The road intersected what were then SR 99 and SR 380 (now both CR 99) around Walnut Hill, and SR 4 (now CR 4) south of
286-625: The Piedmont Limited (New York-New Orleans) and local Montgomery-New Orleans trains. The Frisco service ended in 1955, and the L&;N in 1971. Atmore station was later served by Amtrak 's Gulf Breeze train (Birmingham-Montgomery-Mobile) until that service ended in 1995. Escambia County Alabama Transit System (ECATS) provides dial-a-ride bus service throughout the city and county. Atmore Community Hospital, an affiliate of Infirmary Health Systems of Mobile, offers full acute care in
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#1732771887903312-453: The 2020 census . It was incorporated on May 9, 1907. Atmore is in the planning stages to increase its economic base with additions in its new Rivercane development along the I-65 corridor . Atmore has completed requirements to be recognized as an Alabama Community of Excellence at the upcoming Alabama League of Municipalities Convention. On June 18, 2021, the downtown district was listed on
338-550: The Escambia County Training School in Atmore. Atmore is home to an adjunct campus of Coastal Alabama Community College Brewton based in Brewton, which offers associate degrees and technical school training. Atmore is close to Interstate 65 (to the north). US Highway 31 and Alabama Highway 21 pass through the center of the city. In addition, the town is home to Atmore Municipal Airport with
364-633: The National Register of Historic Places as the Atmore Commercial Historic District . On May 23, 2007, Atmore celebrated its centenary. The federally recognized Poarch Band of Creek Indians is headquartered in Atmore. Atmore was first recorded as a stop (Williams Station) on the Mobile and Great Northern Railroad . The town was originally going to be named "Carney", in honor of a prominent citizen who owned
390-474: The 1910 U.S. Census as an incorporated town. By 1930, it became the largest city in Escambia County, though lost the title to former holder Brewton in 1940. It became the largest city again in 1950 and has held the distinction to date (2010). In 2010, the city became majority Black for the first time. As of the 2020 census , there were 13,365 people, 2,803 households, and 1,443 families residing in
416-471: The city to annex the land. The southern border of Atmore is the Florida state line. The center of town is at the intersection of U.S. Route 31 and Alabama State Route 21 , while a new section of the city has been incorporated 6 miles (10 km) to the north around Exit 57 of Interstate 65 . US 31 leads southwest 20 miles (32 km) to Bay Minette and east 28 miles (45 km) to Brewton . Mobile
442-439: The city. As of the 2010 census , there were 10194 people, the population density was 1,228 inhabitants per square mile (474/km ). There were 3,480 housing units at an average density of 419.3 per square mile (161.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 55.4% Black or African American , 39.3% White , 1.8% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.1% from other races , and 1.3% from two or more races. 1.8% of
468-500: The general reorganization of county precincts. Prior to 1960, Atmore was within the former Escambia County 7th precinct of Canoe . Atmore is governed by a mayor and members of a city council elected from five districts within the city. The Holman Correctional Facility , a prison of the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), is within the city limits 9 miles (14 km) north of the center of Atmore. Holman has
494-489: The intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Atmore&oldid=932700018 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Atmore, Alabama Atmore is a city in Escambia County, Alabama , United States. The population of 13,365 at
520-436: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 3,002 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.9% were married couples living together, 23.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
546-469: The region. The tribe operates the Wind Creek Casino and Hotel, which provides for tourism and conferences, adjacent to I-65 Exit 57. Wind Creek is one of just a few four-diamond hotels in the state. Escambia County Public School System is the public school district of Atmore. Schools in Atmore include: Rachel Patterson Elementary School, Escambia County Middle School (the largest school in
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#1732771887903572-634: The southern portion of the road, decreasing to 4,300 vehicles around Walnut Hill, and again increasing to 5,000 north of Walnut Hill, back to 5,600 vehicles at the road's northern terminus. A 1922 map of Florida auto trails shows an unimproved auto trail running from Quintette , south of Molino, through what appears to be the Walnut Hill area, and then to Atmore. It appears that the portion of today's SR 97 from Walnut Hill (starting around mile 15) to its northern terminus corresponds to this 1922 auto trail. The southern portion also appears on this map, but
598-727: The state come to Atmore the third Saturday in July to compete for prizes in the fiddle , guitar, banjo, mandolin, and bands and vocals division. A Taste of the South — Held annually at Heritage Park in September, A Taste of the South is an evening of entertainment and local food from the area's best cooks. Williams Station Day — Held the fourth Saturday of October, Williams Station Day celebrates Atmore's history beginning in 1866 as Williams Station. The event includes an arts and crafts show, an old time fiddlers' tent, professional entertainment,
624-439: The system), and Escambia County High School (the first public county high school in the state of Alabama). It is also home to Atmore Christian School, as well as several other private schools and colleges including Reid state. Escambia Academy has at Atmore address but is not in the city limits. Prior to 1970, African-American children were not allowed to attend schools with white children, and attended black schools such as
650-537: The year. The Köppen Climate Classification sub-type for this climate is " Cfa " (Humid Subtropical Climate). 31°01′26″N 87°29′38″W / 31.0237921°N 87.4938708°W / 31.0237921; -87.4938708 Florida State Road 97 SR 97 heads northwest from its southern terminus at County Road 95A, just east of passing under U.S. Highway 29 /SR 95, in Molino . The road heads northwest through rural Escambia County and slowly turns into
676-429: Was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.09. In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 155.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 207.4 males. Atmore was created a census division in 1960 following
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