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Gulf Shores
Baldwin County, Alabama
ZipCodes
36542, 36547
Motto
A Water Way of Life
Page Contents for Gulf Shores, Alabama
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The Alabama state capital is Montgomery.
The population of Gulf Shores is approximately 6,166 (2007), 9741 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 6,810 (2000), 4453 (2010).
The amount of land area in Gulf Shores is 47.7 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Gulf Shores is 18.4 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 11.9 sq kilometers.
The distance from Gulf Shores to Washington DC is 861 miles.
The distance to the Alabama state capital is 166 miles. (as the crow flies)
Gulf Shores is positioned 30.27 degrees north of the equator and 87.70 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Gulf Shores elevation is 7 feet above sea level.
Gulf Shores per capita income is $ 27,952 (2009).
Gulf Shores median income is $ 45,496 (2009).
The Gulf Shores median home price is $ 265,975 (2009).
Gulf Shores average annual precipitation is 67.71 inches peryear.
The average low temperature is 57 degrees F.
The average high temperature is 77 degrees F.
Location
on the gulf coast of Alabama about 31 miles from Pensacola, Florida. Other nearby communities include: Orange Beach, Foley, Elberta, Summerdale, Silverhill, Robertsdale, Point Clear and Fairhope.Return to Index
Climate
tropical with moderately warm temperatures in the summer and cool temperatures in the winter. High humidity, especially in summer, causes it to feel hotter than it really is during the summer months. Due to its location on the Gulf of Mexico, the area is prone to hurricanes. A number of strong hurricanes over the years have caused great damage to the community but residents have always rebounded from the disasters.
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History & History Related Items
Before the building of Fort Morgan here in the 1500's by the Spanish, the area was populated with Native Americans of several tribes. The fort was rebuilt and was important during the Civil War.
The community has had a violent history from hurricanes being the recipient of many heavy blows by them. The entire beachfront was destroyed by Hurricane Frederic in 1979 and numerous other storms affected the city, including Hurricanes Ivan, Dennis and Katrina.
Here is a history page for Gulf Shores. Also try this history page for Gulf Shores. Here is another history page for the area.
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Attractions
Gulf shores is mainly a seaside resort city with beachfront hotels, vacation homes, attractions geared to tourism and related industries. It has a beautiful beach that fronts the Gulf of Mexico. It also is home to a large charter fishing fleet. BeachEffects.com - your guide to the Alabama Gulf Coast
Home of the National Shrimp Festival
Held each year in October. Come and feast on all kinds of shrimp!
Things to do in the Gulf Shores area.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
1204 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores AL 36542
Phone: (251) 968-5731
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism
toll-free: 800-745-SAND (7263)
Gulf Shores Museum
244 West 19th Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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Economy & Industry
Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance
22070 Hwy 59, Suite 101
Robertsdale, AL 36567
Phone: 251-947-2445
Toll-free: 800-947-2445
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Gulf Shores City Government
City of Gulf Shores, Alabama1905 West First Street
P.O. Box 299
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36547
Phone: 251-968-2425
Gulf Shores Chamber
Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce3150 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone: 251-968-6904
Gulf Shores Organizations
Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce3150 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone: 251-968-6904
Gulf Shores Libraries
Thomas B. Norton Public Library221 West 19th Avenue
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Phone: 251-968-1176
Gulf Shores Schools
Baldwin County Board of Education2600 North Hand Avenue
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone: 251-937-0306 Gulf Shores
Miscellany
The population of Gulf Shores was:1956 - 120
1990 - 3,261
2000 - 5,044
2007 - 6,166
Median age:
2000 - 46 years
Number of Housing Units:
2000 - 6,810
Median Household Income:
2000 - $ 41,826
2009 - $ 45,496
Per Capita Income:
2000 - $ 24,356
2009 - $ 27,952
Median House Value:
2000 - $ 161,700
2009 - $ 265,975
Gulf Shores is located in the Central Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.
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