Oneonta, Alabama
Oneonta is a city in Blount County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 5,576. The city is the county seat of Blount County. Oneonta is home to the Covered Bridge Festival.
Oneonta, Alabama | |
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 Location in Blount County and the state of Alabama | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Blount |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.4 sq mi (39.9 km2) |
| • Land | 15.3 sq mi (39.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 5,576 |
| • Density | 362.1/sq mi (139.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 35121 |
| Area code(s) | 205 |
| FIPS code | 01-57000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0152813 |
History
Oneonta became the county seat in 1889 when it was moved from Blountsville.[1]
During World War II, a small POW camp was outside of Oneonta.[2]
City government
The city government is made up a Mayor and a five-person city council.
References
- "Blount County Courthouse in Oneonta". Encyclopedia of Alabama. October 6, 2009. Archived from the original on 1 October 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
- Hutchinson, Daniel (October 6, 2009). "World War II POW Camps in Alabama". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Archived from the original on 13 June 2010. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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