Elmore County, Administrative division in Alabama, US
Elmore County is an administrative division in central Alabama featuring rolling terrain and natural waterways. The county includes several towns, with Wetumpka serving as the main administrative hub where government offices are based.
The county was established in 1866, named after General John A. Elmore. It was formed by combining territories from surrounding counties in the region.
The Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka represents a significant institution within the county, operating as the central facility for female inmates in Alabama.
The county seat of Wetumpka is easily accessible and offers basic services and amenities. Visitors will find shops, restaurants, and public facilities spread throughout the main town and surrounding areas.
The county experienced substantial demographic growth, increasing from 79,303 residents in 2010 to 87,977 in 2020, with continued expansion projected for future years.
Location: Alabama
Inception: February 15, 1866
Capital city: Wetumpka
Shares border with: Coosa County, Autauga County, Montgomery County, Tallapoosa County, Macon County, Chilton County
Website: http://elmoreco.org
GPS coordinates: 32.59694,-86.15139
Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:48
Lake Martin
30.1 km
Fort Toulouse
13.8 km
Montgomery Zoo
22.9 km
Jordan Lake
10.2 km
Fort Jackson
14.3 km
Wetumpka State Penitentiary
6.4 kmJasmine Hill Gardens
11.7 km
Bibb Graves Bridge
8.3 km
First Baptist Church of Wetumpka
8.5 kmWilliam Bartram Arboretum
13.4 km
First Presbyterian Church of Wetumpka
8.4 kmMuklassa
19.2 km
Tallassee Mills
25.9 km
Robinson Springs United Methodist Church
22.8 km
First United Methodist Church
8 km
Town of Spectre
23.6 kmMitchell Lake
27.2 kmValley Brook Park
7.9 kmCooters Pond Park
30.3 kmPrattville Park
21.2 kmWetumpka Municipal Park
7.6 kmFain Theater
7.5 kmTuckabatchie Monument
28.2 kmCobbs Lake
26.9 kmSpeigner Lake
18.5 kmLagoon Park Golf Course
22.1 kmKolomi
19.8 kmEmerald Mountain Golf Club
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