Bullock County, Alabama is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Colonel Edward C. Bullock of Barbour County. As of 2020 the population was 10,357.
History
Bullock County was formed on December 5, 1866. The boundaries were changed in February 1867. In 1867, Union Springs was chosen as the county seat.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of . (or 99.83%) is land and (or 0.17%) is water. The county is in the southeastern section of the state, in the prairie region. The Chunnennuggee Ridge runs through the center of the county.
Incorporated cities and towns
Midway
Union Springs
Unincorporated communities
Fitzpatrick
Inverness
Perote
Smut Eye (sometimes Smuteye) Thompson
Adjacent counties
Macon County (north) Russell County (northeast) Barbour County (southeast) Pike County (southwest) Montgomery County (west)
Transportation
Major highways
U.S. Highway 29
U.S. Highway 82
State Route 51
State Route 110
Airport
Franklin Field is a county-owned public-use airport. It is located five nautical miles (9 km) west of the central business district of Union Springs, Alabama.
Places of interest
Bullock County is home to several historic homes including the McCaslan-Garner House and Bonus-Foster-Chapman House.
References
Owen, Thomas McAdory. History of Alabama and Dictionary of Alabama Biography. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1921.