Eufaula, Alabama, settled high upon a
bluff
overlooking the
beautiful
45,000-acre Lake
Eufaula, is located in southeastern Alabama along
the Alabama-Georgia border, approximately 90
miles southeast of Montgomery, the state capital.
The City of Eufaula was incorporated under its
present name in 1843, but was first settled
in 1816.
Population according to the 2006 Census was 13,350, making Eufaula the largest municipality in Barbour County.
The economic base of Eufaula balances a healthy mix of tourism, light manufacturing, industry, service and agriculture. The major agriculture products of the region include peanuts, cotton, cattle and timber. Industries in the Eufaula area range from an international manufacturer of steel buildings to paper products. A major expansion project has recently been completed for a major manufacturer of fluorescent li
ghting, and a wire harness and electronics components
manufacturer continues to thrive in Eufaula.
The City has made a deliberate effort to increase
the quality of life for its citizens, and indeed sees
this as a component of the economic
development program in place with the
Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce
and the City of Eufaula. More than 160 acres
remain available for expanding or new industries
to locate within the Lakepoint Industrial Park.
Other sites and buildings are also available.
Over the past ten years, the City of Eufaula has experienced a steady growth due in large part to expansion of existing industries and the recruitment of new industries. Retail and service industries have also shown steady growth patterns. The City's historic central business district is currently enjoying a strong occupancy rate, with a variety of stores, specialty shops, restaurants and professional offices.
Quality education
al services abound in
Eufaula.
The Lakeside School, an independent school,
offers classes for pre-K through 12. The
Eufaula City School System, which meets or
exceeds national and state testing averages, is
comprised of three elementary campuses, a
middle school and a high school. Parkview
Christian School also serves the needs of
students pre-K through grade six. The Eufaula
Home School Association offers guidance to a large number of students that choose alternative education in the home setting.
Wallace College/Sparks Campus and The Bevill Center for Advanced Electronics Technology provide excellent, quality sources for post-secondary education.
We hope you enjoy your virtual tour of Eufaula. Plan soon to make a trip to experience the hospitality that can only be found in the Bluff City of the Chattahoochee. From recreation on beautiful Lake Eufaula, to the annual Pilgrimage Tour of Homes, Eufaula has it all!
overlooking the
Eufaula, is located in southeastern Alabama along
the Alabama-Georgia border, approximately 90
miles southeast of Montgomery, the state capital.
The City of Eufaula was incorporated under its
present name in 1843, but was first settled
in 1816.
Population according to the 2006 Census was 13,350, making Eufaula the largest municipality in Barbour County.
The economic base of Eufaula balances a healthy mix of tourism, light manufacturing, industry, service and agriculture. The major agriculture products of the region include peanuts, cotton, cattle and timber. Industries in the Eufaula area range from an international manufacturer of steel buildings to paper products. A major expansion project has recently been completed for a major manufacturer of fluorescent li
The City has made a deliberate effort to increase
the quality of life for its citizens, and indeed sees
this as a component of the economic
development program in place with the
Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce
and the City of Eufaula. More than 160 acres
remain available for expanding or new industries
to locate within the Lakepoint Industrial Park.
Other sites and buildings are also available.
Over the past ten years, the City of Eufaula has experienced a steady growth due in large part to expansion of existing industries and the recruitment of new industries. Retail and service industries have also shown steady growth patterns. The City's historic central business district is currently enjoying a strong occupancy rate, with a variety of stores, specialty shops, restaurants and professional offices.
Quality education
The Lakeside School, an independent school,
offers classes for pre-K through 12. The
Eufaula City School System, which meets or
exceeds national and state testing averages, is
comprised of three elementary campuses, a
middle school and a high school. Parkview
Christian School also serves the needs of
students pre-K through grade six. The Eufaula
Home School Association offers guidance to a large number of students that choose alternative education in the home setting.
Wallace College/Sparks Campus and The Bevill Center for Advanced Electronics Technology provide excellent, quality sources for post-secondary education.
We hope you enjoy your virtual tour of Eufaula. Plan soon to make a trip to experience the hospitality that can only be found in the Bluff City of the Chattahoochee. From recreation on beautiful Lake Eufaula, to the annual Pilgrimage Tour of Homes, Eufaula has it all!
