Tallassee, Alabama

Tallassee is a city in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is in both Elmore County and Tallapoosa County. At the 2000 census, the population was 4,934. It is home to a major hydroelectric power plant at Thurlow Dam operated by Alabama Power Company.

Tallassee, Alabama
Nickname(s): 
"Treasure on the Tallapoosa"
Location of Tallassee in Elmore County and Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
Location of Tallassee in Elmore County and Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 32°32′22″N 85°53′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountiesElmore, Tallapoosa
IncorporatedOctober 24, 1835
Government
  MayorJohnny Hammock
Area
  Total11.33 sq mi (29.34 km2)
  Land10.74 sq mi (27.82 km2)
  Water0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
Elevation
390 ft (119 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total4,819
  Estimate 
(2016)
4,759
  Density443.11/sq mi (171.08/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CST)
ZIP codes
36045, 36078
Area code(s)334
FIPS code01-74688
GNIS feature ID0153643
Websitehttp://www.tallassee-al.gov

References

  1. "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jul 17, 2017.


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