Macon county, AL

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Macon County, Alabama[edit | edit source]

  • Macon County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,452. Its county seat is Tuskegee. Its name is in honor of Nathaniel Macon, a member of the United States Senate from North Carolina.

Geography[edit | edit source]

  • Macon County is located in the southeastern part of Alabama. The county is in the Black Belt region of the state. The county has a total area of 613 square miles, of which 609 square miles is land and 4.3 square miles is water.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

  • As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 21,452 people living in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 82.6% Black, 15.5% White, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races.

Healthcare in Macon County[edit | edit source]

Tuskegee University Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Tuskegee University Hospital is a teaching hospital located in Tuskegee, Alabama. It provides a wide range of healthcare services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and outpatient services. The hospital is affiliated with the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health.

Macon County Health Department[edit | edit source]

  • The Macon County Health Department is a government agency that provides public health services to the residents of Macon County. The health department offers a variety of services including immunizations, family planning, WIC services, and environmental health services.

Education[edit | edit source]

  • Education in Macon County is provided by the Macon County School District. The district operates several schools including Booker T. Washington High School, Tuskegee Institute Middle School, and George Washington Carver Elementary School.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

  • Transportation in Macon County is facilitated by several major highways including U.S. Route 29, U.S. Route 80, and U.S. Route 431. The county is also served by the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site at Moton Field.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

  • Macon County is the birthplace of several notable individuals including civil rights activist Rosa Parks and musician Lionel Richie.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Macon county, AL



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Quarcoo Robert 1831402502 M Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2010 Family Practice Tuskegee AL 36083



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Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Tanner Walter 1063011005 M Other 2019 Nurse Practitioner Tuskegee AL 36083


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