Spring Garden, Alabama


Spring Garden is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. Its population was 216 as of the 2020 census. The area was also known as Amberson or Ambersonville in the 19th century.

History

A post office has been in operation under the name Spring Garden since 1844. The community was named for an early settler who was noted for his lush annual spring garden.

Demographics

Spring Garden was listed as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2010Pop 2020% 2010% 2020
White alone 22919996.22%92.13%
Black or African American alone 592.10%4.17%
Native American or Alaska Native alone 010.00%0.46%
Asian alone 000.00%0.00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone 000.00%0.00%
Other race alone 000.00%0.00%
Mixed race or Multiracial 461.68%2.78%
Hispanic or Latino 010.00%0.46%
Total238216 100.00%100.00%

Education

Spring Garden Public Schools are part of the Cherokee County School District. Schools in the district include Cedar Bluff School, Centre Elementary School, Gaylesville School, Sand Rock School, Centre Middle School, Cherokee County High School, Spring Garden High School and Cherokee County Career & Technology Center.
Spring Garden High School is located in Spring Garden. The mission of Spring Garden High School is to prepare all students for the future, equipping them with academic skills, good work habits, marketable skills, an awareness of good health habits, and an appreciation for life.