city in Alabama, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scottsboro is a city in Jackson County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Chattanooga–Cleveland–Dalton combined statistical area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city is 15,578.[2] Named for its founder Robert Scott, the city is the county seat of Jackson County.
Scottsboro, Alabama | |
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Motto: "Someplace Special" | |
Coordinates: 34°39′5″N 86°2′33″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Jackson |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-council |
Area | |
• Total | 57.40 sq mi (148.67 km2) |
• Land | 50.65 sq mi (131.17 km2) |
• Water | 6.76 sq mi (17.50 km2) |
Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 15,578 |
• Density | 307.59/sq mi (118.76/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes | 35768-35769 |
Area code | 256 |
FIPS code | 01-68736 |
GNIS feature ID | 0154493 |
Website | cityofscottsboro |
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