Alabama

Limestone

103,570
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Limestone

Limestone, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 9,871. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 103,570.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 13 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them First Occupation of Athens, Alabama, Forrest's Rome Georgia Raid — Alabama Crossing, Wheeler's Raid — Alabama Phase (August–September 1863), and 15 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020103,570
201082,782
200065,676
199054,135
198046,005
197041,699
196036,513
195035,766
194035,642
193036,629
192031,341
191026,880
190022,387
189021,201
188021,600
187015,017
186015,306
185016,483
184014,374
183014,807
18209,871
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Limestone

Military engagements that took place in Limestone, Alabama.

First Occupation of Athens, Alabama
1862
Forrest's Rome Georgia Raid — Alabama Crossing
1863
Wheeler's Raid — Alabama Phase (August–September 1863)
1863
Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle
1864
Battle of Athens AL
1864
Forrest's Capture of Athens AL (September 1864)
1864
Battle of Sulphur Trestle (AL)
1864
Sulphur Trestle Alabama
1864
Forrest's Athens Alabama Raid
1864
Capture of Athens, Alabama
1864
Athens Alabama 1864
1864
Battle of Athens (Second — Forrest)
1864
Sulphur Branch Trestle Destruction
1864

Historic places in Limestone

National Register of Historic Places listings in Limestone, Alabama.

Blackburn House
Athens
Old Athens, Alabama Main Post Office
Athens
Sulphur Trestle Fort Site
Elkmont
Belle Mina
Belle Mina
Mooresville
Mooresville
Eddins, Joel, House
Ardmore
Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District
Athens
Woodside
Belle Mina
Robert Beaty Historic District
Athens
Houston, George S., Historic District
Athens
Donnell, Robert, House
Athens
Houston, Governor George Smith, House
Athens
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Frequently asked about Limestone

When does Limestone first appear in the US census?
Limestone, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 9,871.
What is the population of Limestone?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Limestone had a recorded population of 103,570.
Were any battles fought in Limestone?
13 documented military engagements took place in Limestone, including First Occupation of Athens, Alabama, Forrest's Rome Georgia Raid — Alabama Crossing, Wheeler's Raid — Alabama Phase (August–September 1863).
How many historic places are in Limestone?
15 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Limestone, Alabama.
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