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The community began with Mr . Pratt ’ s establishment of the Daniel Pratt Gin Company along the banks of Autauga Creek in order to provide a water supply to power his factory . Another early Prattville business was Boggs Pottery which was founded in 1830 and continues operations under the same family today .

Mr . Pratt modeled his company town after a New England mill town , and in 1868 , Autauga County relocated the county seat from Kingston to Prattville to recognize the city ’ s growth in population , wealth , and business activity . In 1972 the city was incorporated by the legislature .

In 1883 , Mr . Pratt purchased nearly 2,000 acres of land for $ 20,000 that would officially become the site of Prattville . In addition to the cotton gin factory , Mr . Pratt also founded the Pratt Manufacturing Company , No . 1 and the Prattville Male and Female Academy , which operated for more than 50 years , educating the children of the people employed in his mills .

Today the city is known for its numerous historical sites , including the Daniel Pratt Historic District , which includes more than 150 buildings and is on the National Register of Historic Places . Recreation is also popular in Prattville , and the city has many sports facilities , parks , golf courses , and recreational trails .

The City of Prattville operates under a mayor – council government system . The mayor and council members are elected to four‐year terms . The city is served by a seven‐member city council , elected from seven districts .

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2.2 . Study Area Growth Trends

The following section provides a profile of the S growth , housing trends , and median home valu understanding the regional context and growth Area .

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The population figures represent the permanent population in the Study Area , but do not consider the temporary population surges associated with the tourism industry and migration

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