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Overview of Marengo County, Alabama, United States
Marengo is a county, not a city, in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Alabama. The county was founded on February 6, 1818, and takes its name from the Battle of Marengo in the Napoleonic Wars. The capital is Linden, and it has a total area of 2,545 square kilometers, with agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing as the mainstays of the economy.
Geographic and demographic characteristics
Marengo County is located in the Black Soil Belt, with a predominantly plain topography and a dense network of rivers. According to the 2020 Census, there are approximately 19,000 residents in the area, with a low population density and a predominantly African-American population. Historically, the area was a center of cotton cultivation and retains several 19th-century plantation buildings.
Historical, Cultural and Tourism Highlights
Marengo County is rich in Civil War history, including National Register of Historic Places listings such as the Gaineswood Historic House. The annual Marengo County Harvest Festival attracts many visitors. The area is also known for the Egret Nature Preserve, a popular destination for birdwatchers.
Economy and Transportation
The modern Marengo County economy is based on wood processing, food production and agricultural machinery manufacturing. U.S. Highways 43 and 80 run through the county, and the Port of Mobile is about a two-hour drive away. In recent years it is actively developing an ecotourism industry and promoting a development model that combines historic site preservation with rural revitalization.
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