Prattville, Alabama
Prattville is a city of 39,482 people in Autauga County, Alabama, founded in 1818.
Why visit Prattville
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 98 places to eat, 24 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC CLASSIC Prattville 12, Bell House, Daniel Pratt Historic District and Judge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Prattville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Prattville
Prattville is a city located within both Autauga and Elmore counties in the State of Alabama, United States, and serves as the county seat of Autauga County. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 37,781. Nicknamed "The Fountain City" due to the many artesian wells in the area, Prattville is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Area. It was founded by Daniel Pratt.
From the Wikipedia article Prattville, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks6
Bell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Prattville, Alabama, United States
550 Upper Kingston Road, Prattville
Daniel Pratt Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Alabama, United States
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Montgomery-Janes-Whittaker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Human settlement in Alabama, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes98
Applebee's
Diner · American · 2.5 mi
1917 Cobbs Ford Road, Prattville
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 3.6 mi
2475 Cobbs Ford Road, Prattville
Mo-We 11:00-23:40; Th 11:00-24:00; Fr 00:00-00:40,11:00-24:00; Sa...
Ding How Chinese Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.9 mi
1704 East Main Street
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Fountain City Nutrition
Cafe · 1.0 mi
179 West Main Street, Pratville
Mo-Fr 06:30-17:30; Sa 08:00-15:00
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 3.2 mi
2295 Cobbs Ford Road
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Uncle Mick's
Restaurant · Cajun · 1.0 mi
Mo-Sa 11:00-14:00, Su 10:00-14:00, Tu-Th 17:00-19:30, Fr,Sa 17:00-20:30
86 more on the map.
History
Prattville was founded in 1839 by industrialist and architect Daniel Pratt. The area was largely inhabited by Native Americans and a few settlers when Pratt, a native of Temple, New Hampshire, first observed the Autauga Creek in the 1830s. He purchased approximately 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) from Joseph May at $21.00 an acre, and set out to build his manufacturing facilities and the town along the banks of Autauga Creek. The location was chosen because the creek could supply power to the cotton gin manufacturing equipment. The town became an industrial center and rapidly grew. In 1868, it was named the county seat for Autauga County.
Prattville contains several sites on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Daniel Pratt Historic District, Bell House and Buena Vista.
From the History section of Prattville, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay24
Courtyard by Marriott Montgomery Prattville
Motel and hotel · 3.3 mi
2620 Legends Parkway, Prattville
Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
2500 Legends Circle, Prattville
Tru by Hilton Prattville;Tru
Motel and hotel · 3.3 mi
2633 Legends Parkway, Prattville
Churches and places of worship48
Robinson Springs United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Prattville First Methodist Church
Church · Global Methodist · 0.8 mi
100 East 4th Street, Prattville
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.8 mi
211 South Chestnut Street, Prattville
Shopping26
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Autauga - Prattville Public Library
Library · 0.7 mi
254 Doster Street, Prattville
Autauga County Technology Center
School · 3.0 mi
1301 Upper Kingston Rd, Prattville
Healthcare15
Map of Prattville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 36°F | 4.6 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 40°F | 4.9 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 46°F | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 53°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 61°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 69°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 5.1 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 66°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 54°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 43°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 39°F | 5.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Montgomery Ap 72226 (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Autauga County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2023-01-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-12-10: Hurricane Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Millbrook 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Pine Level 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Coosada 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Montgomery 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Pike Road 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Selma 34 mi west, about 54 min by car
- Alexander City 44 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Calera 49 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Sylacauga 51 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Troy 54 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- First Methodist Prattville March 2010, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Turbine Isometric - Prattville Manufacturing Company, Number One, 242 South Court Street, Prattville, Autauga County, AL, Olsen, Joanne, creator, Public domain
- Buena Vista Prattville March 2010 02, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bell House Prattville March 2010 01, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Prattville March 2010 01, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robinson Springs Methodist Church March 2010 02, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
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