Tuskegee

Tuskegee is a county seat in east-central Alabama that borders the Tuskegee National Forest. The town hosts several colleges and research institutions that shape local life.

A Creek War veteran laid out the street plan in 1833 and established the settlement. Ten years later the community received official town status and became the administrative center.

Historic educational buildings shape the town's character and reflect its central role in African-American learning. Many structures from the early 20th century still stand and continue to serve as teaching spaces.

The town government coordinates public services through an elected council system with an appointed manager. Visitors will find facilities such as courts and municipal planning offices in central administrative buildings.

A medical facility for veterans opened in 1923 as a specialized center during the segregation era. The clinic treated exclusively African-American war veterans and developed new treatment methods for this patient group.

Location: Macon County

Inception: 1881

Elevation above the sea: 141 m

Website: http://tuskegeealabama.org

GPS coordinates: 32.43151,-85.70678

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03