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|official_name = Gurley, Alabama |
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|settlement_type = [[Town]] |
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|image_map = Madison_County_Alabama_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Gurley_Highlighted.svg |
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|map_caption = Location in [[Madison County, Alabama|Madison County]] and the state of [[Alabama]] |
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|subdivision_type1 = [[Political divisions of the United States|State]] |
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|subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Alabama|County]] |
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|subdivision_name = [[United States]] |
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|subdivision_name1 = [[Alabama]] |
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|subdivision_name2 = [[Madison County, Alabama|Madison]] |
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|area_total_km2 = 7.2 |
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|area_total_sq_mi = 2.8 |
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|area_land_km2 = 7.2 |
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|area_land_sq_mi = 2.8 |
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|area_water_km2 = 0 |
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|elevation_ft = 640 |
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|elevation_m = 195 |
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|population_as_of = 2000 |
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|population_total = 876 |
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|population_density_km2 = 121.7 |
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|population_density_sq_mi = 312.9 |
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|timezone = [[North American Central Time Zone|Central (CST)]] |
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|latd = 34 |latm = 42 |lats = 0 |latNS = N |
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|longd = 86 |longm = 22 |longs = 35 |longEW = W |
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|postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] |
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|postal_code = 35748 |
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|area_code = [[Area code 256|256]] |
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|blank_info = 01-32440 |
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'''Gurley''' is a town in [[Madison County, Alabama|Madison County]], [[Alabama]], [[United States]], and is included in the [[Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area]]. As of the 2000 census, the population of the town is 876. |
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==History== |
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The community takes its name from the Gurley family, who settled in the area in 1817. The town gradually formed around a water and coaling stop of the [[Memphis & Charleston Railroad]] and was originally known as Gurley's Tank. Gurley was incorporated in 1891 with 250 residents. Soon after, the population peaked at 1,000. In 1896, the [[post office]] opened, and the name was changed to Gurleysville. It was later shortened back to Gurley. The business district was nearly destroyed by fire in 1923, when a bucket brigade was able to save only two businesses. Most of the town is now included in the Gurley Historic District, which was awarded national recognition in 2003. |
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==Geography== |
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Gurley is located at {{coor dms|34|42|1|N|86|22|35|W|city}} (34.700164, -86.376469){{GR|1}}. |
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According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 2.8 [[square mile]]s (7.2 [[km²]]), all of it land. |
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==Demographics== |
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 876 people, 346 households, and 241 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 313.9 people per square mile (121.2/km²). There were 379 housing units at an average density of 135.8/sq mi (52.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 81.85% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 15.41% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.46% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.34% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.57% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.37% from two or more races. 2.05% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. |
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There were 346 households out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.09. |
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In the town the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males. |
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The median income for a household in the town was $23,831, and the median income for a family was $26,875. Males had a median income of $31,146 versus $20,000 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $13,271. About 23.4% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 31.1% of those age 65 or over. |
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==Public Services== |
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As an incorporated town, Gurley enjoys its own police and fire departments. The city also maintains a small sewer system. Education in Gurley, however, is run by the Madison County School System [http://www.madison.k12.al.us]. Only one K-8 school (Madison County Elementary) operates within the city limits. Gurley secondary school students are sent to Madison County High School, a school of 583 a few miles west of the city on [[U.S. Highway 72|US 72]]. |
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==Images== |
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Image:cp496.jpg | One of Gurley oldest standing Churches, Gurley Presbytarian Church |
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Image:hereford428.jpg | Gurley itself has many many country roads, this being a rural area |
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Image:jacksonstreet357.jpg | A great Place to raise your kids |
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Image:joplinoldcenter435.jpg | The Historic Downtown area of Gurley, that was one the Heart an Soul of the community. Haveing been run-down and not active in many many years |
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Image:mcms380.jpg | Madison County Elementary & Middle School; the oldest and School in Madison County and part of the Madison County School District |
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Image:mcms507.jpg | Front view of the School from Wood St. |
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Image:miller444.jpg | Miller Road looking North |
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Image:sectionline367.jpg | Section Line Road, looking West |
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Image:townhallfirestation488.jpg | Gurley Town Hall - home of the Mayor and Police and Fire Departments, and Water System |
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==Fraternal== |
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Gurley has its own Masonic Lodge -- Gurley Lodge #521 F & AM, a Lions Club, a Lioness Club, and a Founders Club. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.contactez.net/gurleyalabama/ Gurley Community & Town History] |
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*[http://gurleyonline.com/ City of Gurley] |
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{{Madison County, Alabama}} |
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{{Huntsville-Decatur Metropolitan Area}} |
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