Elmore County is a county located in the east central portion of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 87,977. Its county seat is Wetumpka. Its name is in honor of General John A. Elmore.
Elmore County is part of the Montgomery metropolitan area.
History
Elmore County was established on February 15, 1866, from portions of Autauga, Coosa, Tallapoosa, and Montgomery counties.
The French established Fort Toulouse at the confluence of the Coosa and Tallapoosa in 1717.
In 1950, a City Planning Board was formed in the county seat of Wetumpka.
In 1957, the National Guard Armory was constructed in the county seat of Wetumpka.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (5.9%) is water.
The county is located on the fall line of the eastern United States, and consequently boasts a diverse geography. Most of the county contains rolling hills, being located in the Piedmont region. Some parts of the county do have open fields and farmland as well. The cities of Wetumpka and Tallassee are important river cities located on the fall line.
Major highways
- 20px Interstate 65
- 20px U.S. Highway 82
- 24px U.S. Highway 231
- 20px State Route 9
- 20px State Route 14
- 20px State Route 50
- 20px State Route 63
- 20px State Route 111
- 20px State Route 143
- 20px State Route 170
- 20px State Route 212
- 20px State Route 229
Adjacent counties
- Coosa County (north)
- Tallapoosa County (northeast)
- Macon County (southeast)
- Montgomery County (south)
- Autauga County (west)
- Chilton County (northwest)