Alberta is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Wilcox County,
Alabama
(We dare defend our rights)
, anthem = "Alabama"
, image_map = Alabama in United States.svg
, seat = Montgomery
, LargestCity = Huntsville
, LargestCounty = Baldwin County
, LargestMetro = Greater Birmingham
, area_total_km2 = 135,765 ...
, United States.
The community has the name of Alberta Bush, the wife of a railroad official.
Geography
Alberta is located at and has an elevation of .
Demographics
Alberta Census Division (1960-)
Alberta has never reported separately as an unincorporated community on the U.S. Census. However, the census division for the northernmost part of Wilcox County was named for Alberta when it was created in 1960. The census-designated places (CDPs) of
Boykin and
Catherine
Katherine, also spelled Catherine, and other variations are feminine names. They are popular in Christian countries because of their derivation from the name of one of the first Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria.
In the early Christ ...
are located within the Alberta census division. Since 1960 to 2010, it has reported a Black majority in the division.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
Köppen Climate Classification
The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. It was first published by German-Russian climatologist Wladimir Köppen (1846–1940) in 1884, with several later modifications by Köppen, notabl ...
system, Alberta has a
humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Notable people
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Marie Foster
Marie Priscilla Martin Foster (October 24, 1917 – September 6, 2003) was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. during the 1960s. Her successful voter registration in Dallas County, Alabama fueled her to become an activist, and sh ...
, leader in the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960s.
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Joseph Smitherman, mayor of
Selma, Alabama for 35 years.
References
Unincorporated communities in Alabama
Unincorporated communities in Wilcox County, Alabama
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