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Andalusia, Alabama
Andalusia, Alabama

Andalusia

Alabama, United States
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Andalusia, city, seat (1841) of Covington county, southern Alabama, U.S., near the Conecuh River, about 85 miles (135 km) south of Montgomery. It originated in 1841 as New Site, when the county seat of Montezuma relocated to higher ground because of floods, at a point along the Three Notch Trail (used by Andrew Jackson on his way to New Orleans in 1813). Renamed Andalusia in 1844, probably for the Spanish province, it developed after the arrival in 1899 of the Central of Georgia and the Louisville and Nashville railroads.

Lumbering is a primary economic activity; agriculture (especially peanuts, cotton, and poultry) is also important. Manufactures include textiles, carpet yarn, and packaging. Lurleen B. Wallace Junior College was founded in 1969. Conecuh National Forest and Frank Jackson State Park are nearby, and several area lakes provide recreational opportunities. The city is home to the Three Notch Museum, which contains exhibits on local history, and hosts the World Championship Domino Tournament in July. Inc. 1901. Pop. (2000) 8,794; (2010) 9,015.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Kenneth Pletcher.