Autauga County Alabama

Autauga County Alabama offers convenience and a high quality of life! Centrally located just northeast of Montgomery, Alabama’s State Capital, along the I-65 corridor, with multiple highways crisscrossing across the county, getting here is easy! The county seat is located in our largest municipality Prattville. Established in 1818 while Alabama was still a territory, Autauga County is named after the Autauga Creek and the Atagi Native Americans who once settled at the mouth of the Creek. In 1932, Daniel Pratt harnessed the water creating the power for Pratt’s cotton gin factory, which became the largest manufacturer of cotton gins in the world! Autauga County, known as the “Birthplace of Industry” in the South, is a center for industry and innovation. We’re the perfect place for people who work in a variety of industries—from energy to manufacturing, and defense to the military. With Maxwell Air Force Base located a mere 17 minutes away, it’s no wonder so many choose to make Autauga County their home. From our central location to our entrepreneurial spirit and pro-business community, to our high-quality schools, outdoor recreation, shopping and dining experiences, Autauga County is a great place to visit and an even better place to live! Extraordinary history combined with continued population growth, a thriving economy, diverse landscape, plentiful acreage, and four municipalities, guarantees there’s never a shortage of things to do and love about Autauga County-come visit and stay a while!