Chambers County, Alabama

Chambers County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of 2010 the population was 34,215. Its county seat is Lafayette. Chambers County is included in the Valley, Alabama, Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Chambers County
U.S. county
Chambers County Courthouse in Lafayette, Alabama
Chambers County Courthouse in Lafayette, Alabama
Map of Alabama highlighting Chambers County
Location within the U.S. state of Alabama
Map of the United States highlighting Alabama
Alabama's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°54′40″N 85°23′38″W
Country United States
State Alabama
FoundedDecember 18, 1832
SeatLafayette
Largest cityValley
Area
 • Total603.11 sq mi (1,562.0 km2)
 • Land597.17 sq mi (1,546.7 km2)
 • Water5.94 sq mi (15.4 km2)  (0.98%)%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total34,215
 • Density60/sq mi (22/km2)

History

Chambers County was formed on December 18, 1832. Its name is in honor of Henry H. Chambers. He was a United States Senator from Alabama.

Geography

According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 603.11 square miles (1,562.0 km2). 597.17 square miles (1,546.7 km2) (or 99.02%) is land and 5.94 square miles (15.4 km2) (or 0.98%) is water.[1]

Major highways
  • Interstate 85
  • U.S. Highway 29
  • U.S. Highway 280
  • U.S. Highway 431
  • State Route 50
  • State Route 77

Adjacent counties

Cities and towns

References
  1. "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Counties". United States Census. Retrieved 2011-02-13.

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