Tuscumbia, Alabama

Tuscumbia is a city in and the county seat of Colbert County, Alabama. The population of the city is 8,423. It is most well known for being the birthplace and hometown of Helen Keller.
Tuscumbia 	Alabama
Incorporated 	December 20, 1820
Nicknames 	Charm of the Shoals, The Town
County 	Colbert
Population 	8,423
Elevation 	466 ft (142 m)
Mayor 	Rory Parker
City Guildmaster	Spencer Luna
ZIP code 	35674
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
72.25% White (6,086)
24.18% Black or African American (2,037)
3.56% Other (300)
12.2% (1,027) of Tuscumbia residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Tuscumbia has below average to average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 5 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 1.02 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Colbert County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Tuscumbia is also the birthplace of Mike Cooley, guitarist for the band Drive-By Truckers.
* During the Civil War, the railroad hub made Tuscumbia a target of the Union Army, which destroyed the railroad shops and other parts of the town.
* In April 1894, three African-Americans suspected of planning arson were removed from the Tuscumbia jail by a mob of 200 men who hung them from the bridge over the Tennessee River.
* Much of the city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Tuscumbia Historic District. It also serves as the location for the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.
* Tuscumbia has a bit of amenities to offer. It has a Walmart, Nintendo World, plenty of historical markers, a bit of fast food, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, a sports complex, a bit of public battle fields, a small showcase theater, dollar stores, a couple of hotels, Fred's, a few car dealerships, Solstice Apparel, Big River Airpark, and a few other things.
Category:Alabama Cities