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Abbeville, Alabama

9 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1953 and the latest in 1997. It stands in the Abbeville census division. It lies in ZIP code area 36310. It stands on Town Creek. The Survey maps it on the Abbeville West quadrangle. 2,358 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 449 feet above sea level.

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Abbeville within Henry County

On record in Abbeville

Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.

On the National Register 2 records

Surveyed buildings and structures 1 record

Population over time

2 figures

Abbeville fell from 2,688 to 2,358 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.

YearPeople Change
20102,688
20202,358-330 (-12%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

6 surveys from 9 printed sheets

Matched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.

Photographs

1 photograph,

Taken for the Office of War Information and the Farm Security Administration, who photographed the country between 1935 and 1944. Works of United States government photographers, with no known restriction on use. Each opens its catalogue record.

Oates-Danzey House, West Washington & Trawick Streets, Abbeville, Henry County, AL
Oates-Danzey House, West Washington & Trawick Streets, Abbeville, Henry County, AL
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress

Fires near this place

80 since 1994

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 80 fires within 5 miles of Abbeville between 1994 and 2020, burning about 398 acres in total. 3 started naturally. 6 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Debris and open burning36
Missing data/not specified/undetermined20
Equipment and vehicle use9
Arson/incendiarism6
Recreation and ceremony3
Natural3
Smoking2
Misuse of fire by a minor1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
3 September 1999Missing data/not specified/undetermined3.3 acresAlabama Forestry Commissionnot named
29 September 2016Debris and open burning2.7 acresAlabama Forestry Commission20160929-24
23 September 2019Equipment and vehicle useunder an acreAlabama Forestry Commission20190923-4
20 September 1995Recreation and ceremonyunder an acreAlabama Forestry Commissionnot named
2 September 1999Debris and open burningunder an acreAlabama Forestry Commissionnot named
18 September 2019Arson/incendiarism15 acresAlabama Forestry Commission20190918-4
15 September 2016Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreAlabama Forestry Commission20160915-9
15 September 1994Recreation and ceremonyunder an acreAlabama Forestry Commissionnot named

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Henry County

Mines and quarries near this place

7 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 7 workings within 5 miles of Abbeville: 5 past producers, 1 prospect, 1 occurrence. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Aluminum, Clay. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Hen 7 Clay ProspectClayProspect
Eufaula Minerals Henry County MinesAluminumPast Producer
Lucas No. 1 MineAluminumPast Producer
Lucas No. 4 MineAluminumPast Producer
Lucas No. 5 MineAluminumPast Producer
Lucas Nos. 2 & 3 MinesAluminumPast Producer
Unnamed DepositAluminumOccurrence

Every working recorded in Henry County

Storms near this place

60 of 63 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Abbeville in 63 storm reports between 1995 and 2026: 48 thunderstorm wind, 9 hail, 3 tornado, 2 flash flood. The reports record 1 death and 22 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
November 2002Tornado (F2)Abbeville1 killed, 20 hurt, $3,000,000The supercell thunderstorm which spawned the tornado in Dale County, produced another tornado which touched down just west of U.S. Highway 431, and tore through the center of Abbeville. It destroyed several single-family homes and mobile homes, and severely damaged numerous other homes and businesses, including the high school. Uprooted trees and power lines littered city streets, with nearly 2,000 residents without electricity. Twenty people were injured, with a half of those hospitalized. A man died when the tornado destroyed his home on Rock Hill Circle. Henry County was declared a state disaster area. Reported by the Henry County EMA.
March 2007Tornado (EF1)Abbeville2 hurt, $11,000,000After the EF-1 tornado crossed into western Henry County from eastern Dale County, it traveled northeast causing sporadic tree damage along County Roads 7 and 40. It then tore through the Bethlehem community, and damaged 51 mobile homes and destroyed 28 others. Two persons were injured when the tornado damaged their mobile home. The tornado overturned a semi on State Road 10 before lifting. The tornado descended two miles southwest of the community of Otho along County Road 97. It destroyed 14 homes and damaged 27 others in Otho. Numerous trees and utility poles were also blown down there and in the Stonebridge subdivision. The tornado exited the northeast part of the county at Lake Eufaula. Henry County was declared a federal disaster area.
December 2000Tornado (F1)Abbeville$2,900,000The F2 tornado continued its intermittent track northeast from eastern Dale County into western Henry County, but had weakened to an F1 tornado. Just north of Murphy Station along Highway 27 and a quarter mile west of U.S. Highway 431, the tornado completely destroyed the Murphy Feed & Seed warehouse, numerous peanut trailers and two sheds. Before the tornado dissipated, it severely damaged the West Point Stevens Textile plant. Numerous vehicles were damaged. Henry County was declared a federal disaster area. Reported by the Henry County EMA.
July 2000Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$50,000Numerous downed trees and power lines on County Roads 107, 65, and 95 just east and south of Abbeville. Two barns destroyed just south of Abbeville. Power outages in Abbeville. Reported by the Henry County EMA.
March 2007Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$25,000Several downed trees and power lines as well as some small buildings damaged in Abbeville.
July 2011LightningAbbeville$20,000Lightning struck a barn and a travel trailer on State Highway 95 South at 700 Columbia Road. The trailer was destroyed. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.
March 2026Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$10,000A tree planted in 1960 fell on a home in the Abbeville area.
April 2011Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$10,000Numerous trees were blown down and blocking roads throughout the county with power outages also reported. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.
February 2011Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$10,000Several trees were blown down including one tree on a vehicle. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.
June 2023Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$5,000Multiple trees and power lines were blown down.
July 2018Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$5,000Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in the Abbeville area.
July 2017Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$5,000A tree was blown down onto a residence with power lines down.
June 2014Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$5,000Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
February 2013Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$5,000Trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Monetary damage was estimated.
January 2013Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$5,000Trees were blown down across Henry county. Monetary damage was estimated.
August 2015Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$4,000Multipled trees and power lines were blown down near Abbeville.
July 1995Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$4,000A large oak tree, three to four feet in diameter, was blown down across Alabama 95 near Abbeville closing the road for two hours.
April 2017Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$3,000Trees and power lines were blown down in the Abbeville area.
June 2009Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$3,000Trees and power lines were down in Abbeville.
August 2023Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$2,000Trees and power lines were blown down on West Washington Street and East Washington Street.
August 2023Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$2,000A tree was blown down in Abbeville.
June 2012Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$2,000Trees were blown down on State Highway 10 West northwest of Abbeville. Monetary damage was estimated.
March 2007Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$2,000The Henry Couunty EMA reported trees and power lines down near State Road 10 just west of Abbeville.
July 2007Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$2,000Several trees and utility poles were down near County Road 40, U.S. Highway 431 and State Highway 27, as well as County Road 53.
June 2006Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$2,000The Henry County EMA reported several trees down on Highway 95.
March 2011Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$1,500Trees were blown down along Highway 10 east near Abbeville. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.
March 2011Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$1,500Trees were blown down along Highway 10 east near Abbeville. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.
September 2011Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$1,500Two trees were blown down near Abbeville. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.
February 2008Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$1,000There were numerous trees down in Abbeville.
January 2000Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$1,000Large trees down on State Rd 27 southwest of Abbeville reported by the Henry County S.O.
April 1997Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$1,000Trees and power lines were downed.
May 2007Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$500Several trees down south of Abbeville on State Road 95.
August 1995Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$400Local police department reported 4 trees down.
August 2006Thunderstorm WindAbbeville$250The Henry County Sheriff reported a few trees down along County Road 57.
September 2024Flash FloodAbbeville-There were a few reports of road flooding in Abbeville and Henry county.
June 2023Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-Trees were blown down across Henry county.
June 2023Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-Several trees and power lines were blown down.
August 2023Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-A tree was blown down off Dothan Road south of Abbeville.
April 2021Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-The Abbeville tractor was out cleaning trees up off the roads.
May 2021Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-A tree was blown down onto County Road 1.
March 2021Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-Trees were reported down in Abbeville.
March 2020Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-A tree was blown down in Abbeville.
June 2018Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-A few trees were blown down in the Abbeville area. On location was near County Road 65.
June 2018Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-Scattered trees and power lines were blown down.
July 2017Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-Three trees were blown down around Abbeville including two on Highway 10.
July 2017Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-A tree was blown down on County Road 53.
July 2017Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-A power line was blown down on East Washington Street.
April 2015Flash FloodAbbeville-Flash flooding occurred in Abbeville with a picture on social media of water surrounding a house.
April 2015Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-Several power lines were blown down around Abbeville.
April 2015Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-Several power lines were blown down around Abbeville.
August 2015HailAbbeville-Hail was estimated at quarter size in the Abbeville area.
July 2011Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-Structural damage was reported along Highway 10 West near Abbeville. No specific information was available.
January 2010Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-A few trees were reported down around Abbeville.
June 2009Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-Trees were down on State Highway 95S in Abbeville.
February 2008Thunderstorm WindAbbeville-A vehicle was blown off the road along U.S. Highway 431 just south of Abbeville. No injuries were reported.
May 2006HailAbbeville-The Henry County EMA reported penny size hail.
May 2005HailAbbeville-The Henry County EMA reported nickel to quarter size hail near County Road 42.
July 2004HailAbbeville-Penny size hail reported by the Henry County EMA.
March 2003HailAbbeville-Dime size hail reported by the Henry County EMA.
April 2002HailAbbeville-Numerous reports of golfball size hail by the Henry County Sheriff.

Every storm recorded in Henry County

Nearest settlements

The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.

Map PlaceDistance Sheets
Graball1.7 miles9
Wills Crossroads3.9 miles8
Union4.7 miles8
Oakey Grove5.8 miles8
Lawrenceville6.0 miles8
Capps6.1 miles8
Hardwickburg7.3 miles8
Danzey7.5 miles8

Elsewhere

Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.

Wikipedia article on AbbevilleAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q79806The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0).

Provenance

This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 112880. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.

Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.