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PRATTVILLE
The Fountain City
It all started in 1833 , when founder Daniel Pratt arrived on the scene . He established the town of Prattville along the fall line of the Autauga Creek , and shortly after began manufacturing cotton gins . He became the foremost producer of cotton gins in the world , earning Prattville the designation of the “ Birthplace of Industry in Alabama .” The city ’ s people exude that famous “ Southern hospitality ,” and despite being named one of the fastest growing areas in the state , Prattville has maintained its small-town charm .
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Pratt Gin Shop , adjacent to the dam and historic downtown , will be transformed into 147 apartments with exposed brick , beams , and architectural ingenuity .
Holding on to this heritage , while also focusing on the future , has given Prattville a character all its own . Mayor Bill Gillespie , Jr . explained , “ Prattville is a city where progress and preservation go hand-in-hand . We are truly a city on the move , and we are proud of our rich history , but look forward to our future as the ‘ Hometown of the River Region .’ We are home to the world-class Robert Trent Jones Capitol Hill golf complex . Additionally , we are proud to have Alabama ’ s first Bass Pro Outdoor World , as well as many other shopping amenities .”
Patty Vanderwal , President of the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce , shared , “ There ’ s a lot of opportunity here . Our community has the best of both worlds . We have the beauty of nature with the convenience of the city , and small-town closeness with unlimited growth potential .” Vanderwal added that Prattville ’ s growth can be credited to its community leadership and education system , stating , “ We have strong schools in Autauga County , with a good curriculum and other opportunities for our children .”
There are plenty of things to do in Prattville for everyone from the outdoor enthusiast to the golf connoisseur . World-class golf is played in Prattville at the Robert Trent Jones golf courses . Prattville ’ s Capitol Hill is the crown jewel of the RTJ Golf Trail , and is host to one of the LPGA National golf tournaments each fall . Prattville is home to a number of parks , complete with playgrounds and walking trails . Those with furry friends will love Cooter ’ s Pond Park — there is a fenced-off play area , with no leash requirement , for dogs and their owners to spend some quality time together .
Prattville shopping mixes modern and historic storefronts , with a vibrant downtown district that is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places . Winding through portions of the downtown area is a Creekwalk , nestled along the banks of the Autauga Creek . There are community events happening in the area year-round — Prattville ’ s annual CityFest is perhaps the most well known .
“ There is no shortage of pride when we talk about Prattville ,” VanderWal stated . “ Combine our rich history , our quality of life , and our focus on the future , and it all adds up to success . We are a community that is moving forward — and the best is yet to come . Our city and county are poised for growth in industry , small business development and tourism . We are proud of our progress and of our past . We encourage you to visit our friendly community and witness the beauty , the history , and the people .”
DID YOU KNOW ?
Prattville has many artesian wells around town , earning it the nickname of “ The Fountain City .” Check out the one at the corner of 3rd and Chestnut !
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