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Enterprise, Alabama

12 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1942 and the latest in 1981. It stands in the Enterprise census division. It lies in ZIP code area 36330. The Survey maps it on the Enterprise quadrangle. 28,711 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 358 feet above sea level.

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Enterprise within Coffee County

On record in Enterprise

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 3 records

Population over time

2 figures

Enterprise grew from 26,562 to 28,711 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
201026,562
202028,711+2,149 (+8%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

7 surveys from 12 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

5 photographs, 1939 to 1941

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.

Miss Teal, nurse, testing patient's urine during prenatal clinic. Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama
Miss Teal, nurse, testing patient's urine during prenatal clinic. Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama
Wolcott, Marion Post, 1939. Library of Congress
Steaming chickens prior to plucking. Enterprise coop, FSA (Farm Security Administration) cannery. Coffee County, Enterprise, Alabama
Steaming chickens prior to plucking. Enterprise coop, FSA (Farm Security Administration) cannery. Coffee County, Enterprise, Alabama
Collier, John, Jr, 1941. Library of Congress
Farmer going home from town. Saturday afternoon, Enterprise, Alabama
Farmer going home from town. Saturday afternoon, Enterprise, Alabama
Wolcott, Marion Post, 1939. Library of Congress
Fertilizer on truck in front of farmers' exchange. Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama
Fertilizer on truck in front of farmers' exchange. Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama
Wolcott, Marion Post, 1939. Library of Congress
Doctor Lewis and Miss Teal, nurse, measuring patient's abdomen in prenatal clinic. Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama
Doctor Lewis and Miss Teal, nurse, measuring patient's abdomen in prenatal clinic. Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama
Wolcott, Marion Post, 1939. Library of Congress

Fires near this place

31 since 1994

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 31 fires within 5 miles of Enterprise between 1994 and 2017, burning about 150 acres in total. 1 started naturally. None was 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 burning15
Missing data/not specified/undetermined5
Recreation and ceremony3
Equipment and vehicle use3
Misuse of fire by a minor3
Railroad operations and maintenance1
Natural1

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
19 September 2007Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreAlabama Forestry Commissionnot named
1 September 2011Debris and open burning15 acresAlabama Forestry Commission11367 HWY 84, AL
30 August 1995Recreation and ceremonyunder an acreAlabama Forestry Commissionnot named
21 August 2000Naturalunder an acreAlabama Forestry Commissionnot named
6 July 2000Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresAlabama Forestry Commissionnot named
15 July 2000Debris and open burningunder an acreAlabama Forestry Commissionnot named
10 June 2011Missing data/not specified/undetermined18 acresAlabama Forestry CommissionCR 167, AL
31 May 2001Misuse of fire by a minor2.0 acresAlabama Forestry Commissionnot named

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Coffee County

Mines and quarries near this place

8 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 8 workings within 5 miles of Enterprise: 3 occurrences, 3 unknowns, 2 past producers. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Iron, Gold. 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
Chinca-Pine MineGoldPast Producer
Eley MineGoldPast Producer
UnnamedIronUnknown
UnnamedIronUnknown
UnnamedIronUnknown
Unnamed DepositIronOccurrence
Unnamed DepositIronOccurrence
Unnamed MineIronOccurrence

Every working recorded in Coffee County

Storms near this place

60 of 72 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Enterprise in 72 storm reports between 1994 and 2026: 46 thunderstorm wind, 17 hail, 3 lightning, 3 tornado. The reports record 1 death and 2 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
June 1996LightningEnterprise1 killed, 2 hurtno account filed
October 2008Tornado (EF1)Enterprise$4,000,000A tornado touched down just south of the Enterprise Civic Center. It moved to the east-northeast and lifted just east of Boll Weevil Circle near the Walmart. It caused extensive damage to the civic center, with several windows blown out and much of its roof removed. The winds damaged several vehicles outside the Enterprise Senior Center. A building attached to the old Bama Cotton Mill collapsed. More than a hundred homes and businesses were also damaged. Fortunately, no injuries or deaths were reported. The tornado was rated an EF-1 with winds estimated from 100 to 105 mph.
September 1998Tornado (F1)Enterprise$1,500,000An F1 tornado touched down on CR 725 near Enterprise. One residence suffered roof damage. Camp Wiregrass sustained moderate to severe damage with several buildings crumpled, trees and power lines down, and scattered debris. Numerous customers in Enterprise were without electric service. A semi was blown over at Con Agra.
July 2004LightningEnterprise$150,000Lightning struck a house, destroying the patio and attic. Another house struck by lightning lost its sprinkler system and air conditioner. Reported by the Coffee County EMA.
April 2015Flash FloodEnterprise$50,000Around a dozen streets were flooded in Enterprise. There was one water rescue of an SUV that stalled in high water. More than a foot of water entered the downtown fire station requiring sandbags and moving furniture. Flash flooding also occurred along a creek along Dixie Drive. Water entered some homes and some residents were evacuated briefly in that area. Damage was estimated.
August 1994Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$50,000Strong wind ripped a substantial limb from a tree on Edwards Street in Enterprise early Monday morning according to newspaper reports. The limb fell on a late model car shattering the windshield and crushing the roof. Specific time entry is estimated.
August 2010LightningEnterprise$25,000Lightning struck the Coffee county District Attorney's office, causing significant computer damage with monetary losses estimated at $25,000.
November 2006Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$25,000Straight-line winds caused extensive damage to a chicken house at the intersection of State Road 27 and Boll Weevile Circle (Highway 192).
August 2000Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$20,000Trees and power lines down. A high school's roof was damaged. Reported by an Enterprise TV station.
June 2018Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$15,000Three large trees were blown down in a yard with one tree falling on a truck. Damage was estimated.
June 2010Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$12,500Numerous trees and power lines were blown down around Enterprise. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.
July 2013Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$10,000The public reported on facebook that tons of fences were ripped apart in Enterprise due to strong winds.
August 1996Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$8,000no account filed
June 2023Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$5,000Multiple trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
August 2016Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$5,000Several trees, power lines, and poles were blown down mainly on the north side of Enterprise.
April 2015Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$5,000Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.
June 2012Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$5,000Several trees were blown down in Enterprise. Monetary damage was estimated.
June 2001Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$5,000Numerous trees and power lines down. Reported by the Coffee County EMA.
April 2020Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$3,000Several trees and power lines were blown down across the Enterprise area.
August 2013Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$3,000The Coffee County Emergency Manager reported several trees down on the northern side of Enterprise.
June 2012Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$3,000Trees and power lines were blown down in and around Enterprise. Monetary damage was estimated.
January 1996Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$3,000no account filed
July 2018Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$2,000Several trees were blown down with power outages in Enterprise.
March 2016Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$2,000The Covington Electric Coop reported a billboard sign blown into power lines on Rucker Blvd in Enterprise.
May 2015Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$2,000A tree was blown down onto power lines on Meredith Street.
March 2014Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$2,000Power lines were blown down on Antler Dr.
May 2006Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$2,000The Coffee County EMA reported power lines down on County Road 410.
November 2020Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$1,000The Enterprise police reported a telephone wire blown down along with estimated wind gusts of 60 mph.
March 2016Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$1,000Damage was reported to a few fences with a few fence sections blown over. In addition, large limbs were broken off two trees. A flag pole was also tilted by the wind to about a 35 to 40 degree angle.
April 2015Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$1,000A tree was blown down on Antler Drive.
November 2014Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$1,000A tree was blown down on Virginia Street and another on Highway 92 in Enterprise.
July 2013Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$1,000A traffic signal fell at the intersection of Rucker Blvd and Dixie Dr.
January 2006Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$1,000The Coffee County EMA reported downed trees in Enterprise.
June 2004Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$1,000Downed trees reported by the Coffee County EMA.
March 2001Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$1,000Trees down. Reported by the Coffee County Sheriff.
August 1995Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$1,000Police department in New Brockton reported trees and power lines down. Sheriff's office reported several large trees down across roads near Enterprise.
April 2000Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$500The Coffee County EMA reported some trees down on Timberlake Drive.
July 2007Thunderstorm WindEnterprise$250A few utility poles were down in the northern part of the city.
January 2026Thunderstorm WindEnterprise-A tree was blown down in Enterprise.
March 2026Thunderstorm WindEnterprise-Trees were blown down across Coffee county.
March 2025Thunderstorm WindEnterprise-An oak tree was uprooted at Enterprise High School.
March 2025Thunderstorm WindEnterprise-Trees were blown down on Cherry Hill Road, Pinehurst Dr, Sylvan Dr, and Janice Street.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindEnterprise-A tree was blown down in Enterprise.
April 2022Thunderstorm WindEnterprise-A few trees were blown down.
March 2022Flash FloodEnterprise-College Street in Enterprise was flooded.
April 2021HailEnterprise-A law enforcement officer reported quarter size hail hitting their patrol vehicle.
April 2021Thunderstorm WindEnterprise-A tree was blown down onto Iroquois Street.
January 2020Thunderstorm WindEnterprise-A picture was posted on social media showing a large tree branch snapped off in a driveway in Enterprise.
November 2020HailEnterprise-The public reported nickel sized hail in the Enterprise area via social media.
November 2020HailEnterprise-The public reported nickel to quarter sized hail near Enterprise via social media.
July 2018Thunderstorm WindEnterprise-Several trees were blown down in the Enterprise area.
May 2017HailEnterprise-Quarter sized hail was reported northeast of Enterprise.
September 2017HailEnterprise-Quarter sized hail fell near Enterprise with a picture posted on social media.
November 2016Thunderstorm WindEnterprise-A tree was blown down onto Grimes Street.
August 2015HailEnterprise-Dime to nickel size hail was reported between New Brockton and Enterprise with large tree limbs also blown down.
June 2015Thunderstorm WindEnterprise-A tree was blown down on Cahaba Drive.
June 2015Thunderstorm WindEnterprise-A tree was blown down on Silver Oak Dr.
March 2009Thunderstorm WindEnterprise-A citizen reported the tops of a dozen large pine trees were snapped.
March 2009HailEnterprise-Nickel sized hail was reported between County Road 625 and Boll Weevil Circle.
April 2006HailEnterprise-Penny size hail reported by the Coffee County EMA.

Every storm recorded in Coffee 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
Singing Brook0.9 miles12
Griffin Heights1.0 miles12
North Heights1.0 miles12
Green Acres1.1 miles12
Hillcrest1.1 miles12
Jamestown Colony1.1 miles12
College Heights1.2 miles12
Pine Forest1.5 miles11

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 EnterpriseAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q79260The 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 118005. 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.