Our Community
Coosada is a small, welcoming town located in Elmore County, Alabama, and is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 United States census, the town is home to 1,217 people, 418 households, and 322 families.
Incorporated in 1975, Coosada operates under a Mayor/City Council form of government. A core policy of our Town is to always operate within our budget, ensuring a stable and responsible future for all residents.
Rich Historical Roots
Historically, the area was home to the Creek (Coushatta tribe) village called Koasati in the 18th and early 19th centuries. The name "Coosada" is an Americanization of this Muskogean word.
The town holds a significant place in history as the birthplace of the influential Creek leader, William Weatherford (Red Eagle). In the early 19th century, William Wyatt Bibb—the first governor of the Alabama Territory and later the state—purchased the land and divided it into 116 lots. He built his home here and is buried in the Bibb family cemetery.
The "Accidental" Spelling
Local history tells us the current spelling was established in 1889 when a railroad sign painter accidentally omitted the “w” on the station’s sign. By 1890, the town officially became simply “Coosada.”
Geography & Historical Landmarks
Situated along the Alabama River, Coosada covers 7.3 square miles. State Highway 14 runs northeast-southwest through the town. Several sites in and around Coosada are listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage, including:
- Gov. William Wyatt Bibb’s Gravesite
- Corn Dance Farm
- The Elms (built 1836)
Community Life
- Heritage Festival: 3rd Saturday of each September.
- Fireworks Display: Sponsored each 4th of July.
- Artifact Exhibits: Town Hall houses Native American and early settler artifacts.