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Union Springs / Bullock County Tourism Council

Union Springs offers the quiet pleasures of small town life, yet is close to all major cities in Alabama.  The annual temperature is a moderate 65 degrees.   Hot summer days are seldom without a breeze and below freezing temperatures are a winter rarity.  The moderate climate allows year round activities.  The City has a walking trail and the tree-lined streets offer other avenues of trails.  Golf, tennis, and swimming are available at the private Country Club and will be available at the new YMCA.  Many Civic Clubs and Volunteer opportunities are waiting.  Annual events include the Fitzpatrick Fox Hunts in March, Chunnenuggee Fair the last Saturday in April, "Conecuh People ... the Experience" the last weekend in April and first weekend in May, Veterans Day Celebration in November, and Christmas Parade in December.  Union Springs is the Bird Dog Trail Capital of the World. Field Dog Trails are held November to March.  The largest amateur dog trail in the nation is held each February at Sedgefields Plantation.  From November to March the area is known as hunter's paradise.  Hunting clubs and lodges have formed to host individuals and groups.   Wehle Nature Center in Midway offers a return to nature experience.

     Union Springs is a community that takes pride in its heritage but maintains a progressive outlook.  A Mayors-Council form of government governs the city.  The cost of living is lower, low crime rate, and excellent health care facilities are available.  Within a forty-five minute drive radius three universities and three military bases are available.

     The Tourism Council of Bullock County and City of Union Springs Retirement Committee and the Union Springs Bullock County Chamber of Commerce are available to help anyone seeking information or retiring   to Bullock County.  The Tourism Council has retirees available for consultations.  Contact the Tourism Council Retiree Committee, P.O. Box 5236, Union Springs, Al. 36089. Telephone number   (334) 738-8687, Fax (334) 738-5068; E-mail tourbc@ustconline.net or Chamber of Commerce - P O Box 5006, Union Springs, AL 36089 (334) 738-2424 or www.usacoc.com  .

City Name: Union Springs

County Name: Bullock

News Paper: Union Springs Herald, (334) 738-2360,

                      104 Conecuh Ave E, Union Springs, AL 36089

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION

Commercial Airline: No. Franklin, Field- 4 miles for private aircraft

Nearest Regional Airport: Montgomery- 52 miles; Columbus, GA - 60 Miles East ; Atlanta, GA –152

Interstate Highways: I-85, 25 miles; I-65, 45 miles

Four Lane Highways: Highway 82-East is presently 4 lanes for approximately 7 miles to the East of Union Springs.

State Highways: Highway 29 North and South - Highway 82-East and West

Distance to... Atlanta Ga. -148 miles: Birmingham, Al.-154 miles: Montgomery, Al.- 48 miles (East Montgomery 31 miles): Troy - 40 miles South; Tuskegee- 21 miles north; Auburn/Opelika - 40 miles North East; Mobile, Al.- 221 miles, Panama, City, Fl.- 167 miles: Hyundai Plan approximately 48 miles and KIA plant approximately 60 miles.

Nearest Coastal City (Name/Distance):  Gulf Shores - 200 miles

Public Transportation: No

Property Taxes on $100,000 Home with Homestead Exemption: City $502.00     County $372.00.

Total Mill age Rate:  City 56.5     County 43.5

Sales Tax (Total): 8.5

Automobile Tax & Tag: Based on make and model: Example: $15,000 vehicle: City $127.69   County $98.31

Approximate cost of 1,800 sq. ft. home with two car garage - 5 to 10 yrs old: $80,000.00 - 120,000.00

or $50 - $75 per sq. ft.

  Approximate cost of 1,800 sq. ft. home with two-car garage - new: $120,000.00 and up.

An Abundance of Historical Homes ages range from 50-150 years old prices vary from $25 -$50 per sq. ft. depending on the upgrades needed.

Public Water: yes

Cost per 1000 gallons: $9.20 for first gallons: $ for all over 3000 gallons

Public Sewer: yes If yes, Approximate percent of community with sewage service: Percent Cost of Sewage Service: $22 a month

Electricity, Cost per 1000kwh: $75.00

Garbage Service Cost: $15.00 per month  

Number of Pick-ups per Week: one - container furnished  

Cost for Basic Cable TV Service: Basic - $29.90 (# channels): Expanded Basic - $ (#channels).

Percent of community coverage: 100%

Number of hospital Beds: City -33

Pharmacies: 4

Regional Hospital: Montgomery Baptist Hospital- 28 miles: Jackson Hospital-Montgomery- 42 miles

Nursing Home Facilities: 1 with 123 beds

Assisted Living Facilities: One in city

Military Posts: Armory Post approximately 1 mile East of City.

Name/Distance to: Maxwell AFB/Montgomery – 50 miles: Gunter AFB- 40 miles: Ft. Rucker – 40 miles, Ft. Benning, Columbus GA - 60 miles east.

Public Library: Yes

Post/Secondary Institutions: No  

Name/Distance: 12 Institutions are located in the following: Montgomery- 48 miles; Tuskegee- 23- miles; Auburn- 41 miles; Eufaula- 46- miles; Troy- 42 miles

http://usacoc.com/education/enrich.html  Community Enrichment program at private school in city

Post/Secondary Institutions:  Trenholm Technical extension in City associated with High School Technical School

Post Secondary Education

Eight four-year institutions are within a 50-mile radius of Bullock County:

     Troy University (Troy)

     Troy University at Montgomery (Montgomery)

     Auburn University (Auburn)

     Auburn Montgomery (Montgomery)

     Alabama State University (Montgomery)

     Faulkner University (Montgomery)

     Tuskegee University (Tuskegee)

     Huntingdon College (Montgomery)

There are also four Technical Colleges and three Junior Colleges within a 50-mile radius.

     Chattahoochee Valley Community College (Phenix City)

     H. Council Trenholm Technical College (Montgomery)

     Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute (Montgomery)

     George C. Wallace Community College (Dothan, Eufaula, Ft Rucker)

     Enterprise-Ozark Community College (Enterprise, Ozark, Ft Rucker)

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