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  Welcome to the City of Prattville, Alabama, a charming New England-style village nestled in the heart of the Deep South. As the "birthplace of industry" in Alabama, Prattville's rich history spans the life and accomplishments of its founder Daniel Pratt, the great industrialist. Prattville features the Daniel Pratt Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, where some of the sites date back to the Civil War era. Today, Prattville is the seat of government in Autauga County, founded in 1818, thus making it "a county older than the state."Also called the "Fountain City" (named for the abundance of artesian wells that once flowed through our town) Prattville boasts a wide variety of natural and recreational attractions, including golfing, canoeing, hiking, fishing and other means of entertainment. Prattville's cultural and retail attractions, numerous antique and specialty stores, and excellent dining establishments are sure to please almost any taste. The welcome mat is always out in Prattville. Whatever your needs or desires, you'll find it in Prattville--a town rich in history, but with a firm focus on the future. Come experience Prattville, Alabama for yourself. Whether passing through or making us a destination, after one visit, we're sure you'll find that Prattville will be a memorable place for your family for many years to come. |
| Character Trait for September |
 Diligence  (vs. slothfulness)Investing my time and evergy to complete each task assigned to me. Click the trait to see this month's Character newsletter. For a list of all traits, or to view past newsletters, please visit the Prattville-Autauga Character Coalition website. To subscribe, please use our E-newsletter subscriber feature and be sure to "check" Character Coalition when completing the brief form. |
Alabama Tourism has named 2010 the Year of Small Towns & Downtowns. The City of Prattville will celebrate with a theme of "Come Home to Prattville" during the year's events. Click the logo for more information about these themed events being made available by our local organizations.