Scottsboro, Alabama

Scottsboro is a city in Jackson County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 14,762. Named for its founder Robert Scott, the city is the county seat of Jackson County.

Scottsboro, Alabama
Location in Jackson County and the state of Alabama
Location in Jackson County and the state of Alabama
Coordinates:
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyJackson
Government
  TypeMayor Council
  MayorMelton Potter
Area
  Total51.7 sq mi (134 km2)
  Land47.3 sq mi (122.6 km2)
  Water4.4 sq mi (11.4 km2)
Elevation
689 ft (210 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total14,762
  Density285.5/sq mi (110.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
35768-35769
Area code(s)256
FIPS code01-68736
GNIS feature ID0154493


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