Country United States County Cleburne GNIS feature ID 159079 | State Alabama Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6) Elevation 293 m | |
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Weather 9°C, Wind E at 5 km/h, 100% Humidity | ||
Arbacoochee is an unincorporated community in Cleburne County, Alabama, United States.
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History
Arbacoochee was named after the old Creek Indian village of "Abihkuchi", which translates to "a pile at the base." Gold was discovered here in 1832, and the local mines produced over $5,000,000 worth of gold. In 1845, Arbacoochee had a population of over 5,000 people and was home to twenty general stores, five saloons, a school, two churches, two hotels, two mining supply stores, a fire department, race track, and over 100 homes. Most of the residents departed when news of the California Gold Rush reached Alabama, and only a few families remained.
A post office was operated in Arbacoochee from 1842 to 1904.
Demographics
1880 was the only year a population was officially reported for the unincorporated community: 50 persons. This made it the second largest community behind the then-county seat of Edwardsville.