Pollard sits quietly along Old U.S. Highway 31 in Escambia County, between Flomaton and Brewton. A modern town hall with an artesian well sits on the site of an old white school. The railroad and steamboats brought Pollard to life in the 1800's. At one time, Pollard recorded a population of 3,500. An artesian well flows in front of the town hall.
Life is quiet today in Pollard.
It's one of those close communities where everyone knows their neighbor. Life is good for Pollard residents. The town hit a windfall a few years ago and made some wise investments. The State of Alabama levies a severance tax on oil and gas. Pollard struck oil 1952.