The Lowndes Signal
118 Ellis Street
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8505
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The Community

Market
Mostly rural, heavily geared toward agriculture.

Geographic location
Fort Deposit is located in Lowndes County on Interstate 65 about 25 miles south of Montgomery, the state capital of Alabama.

Population
Fort Deposit-1,270
Lowndes County- 13,418

Climate
Luverne residents enjoy a pleasant year-round climate, with long summers and mild winters

Major employers
General Electric Plastics, American Apparel, Priester’s Pecans and Hayneville Telephone

Education
Lowndes County public school system [K-12] with High schools in Fort Deposit, Hayneville, Calhoun and Mosses.

Recreation
Holy Ground Park on the Alabama River offers camping, canoeing and hiking. Lowndes County also hosts several family oriented festivals each year including the Sweet Potato Festival and Calico Fort.

Area information
City Hall, Fort Deposit
334-227-4331

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