A Great Hometown Community
If you like quiet neighborhoods, open space, and rolling hills
that are away from the hustle and bustle yet conveniently located to major
shopping areas, then Fort Deposit is the place to be.
Fort Deposit boasts some of the lowest mortgage
costs and general cost of living in Alabama and is adjacent to Greenville which was ranked as the best hometown
in America. It is also part of the
Montgomery metro area which ranks among the
fasting growing areas in the country
Fort Deposit's proximity to Montgomery and Greenville, easy interstate access, its own
airport, and open space
make
daily commutes short and pleasant without the congestion of city streets and
bypasses.
This proximity also makes
Fort Deposit the obvious choice for new businesses
and industry with large acreage plots available in the industrial park.
Fort Deposit is rich in history dating back to 1813
when General Claiborne, under orders from Andrew Jackson established a supply
fort here. From those days, to the days when cotton was king, until today,
people have found Fort Deposit to be an excellent place to raise
children, enjoy a fuller life and to eventually retire.
The town of Fort Deposit offers a perfect blend of southern
beauty, small town convenience and affordability and easy access to larger
cities. The local business community effectively meets the commercial needs of
the community. These businesses include banks, grocery stores, automobile
dealerships, laundromat, and local utility offices.
The town also offers a weekly newspaper, beauty and barber shops, auto parts
stores and numerous service stations. Health and safety needs are met through a
local clinic and dentist office, ambulance service and fire department.
Recreational opportunities also abound. The woodlands, rolling
hills, lakes and streams are conducive to family outings. Thousands of acres
are available for hunting, hiking and picnicking. There are also softball and
basketball leagues, community activities and warm, friendly neighbors to
welcome you home. Alabama is also listed as one of the best
places in the country for new businesses.
If low taxes, utility costs, overall cost of living, education,
labor and training are important to you, check out
Fort Deposit and these links.
www.edpa.org
Alabama Advantages
But Fort Deposit is also made special by her people. As is
evidenced in her schools, churches and community programs, the people of
Fort Deposit are energetic and progressive while
maintaining a spirit of hospitality, generosity and friendship.
Fort Deposit boasts one of the largest and most
renowned arts and crafts fairs in the Southeast. Calico
Fort Arts and Crafts Fair is held each April. Everyone is
welcome! Click on the Calico Fort link for full details.
We invite you to come visit
Fort Deposit and consider us for your future home or
business.
FLETCHER FOUNTAIN
Mayor, Fort Deposit, AL
