Tuskegee, Alabama

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Tuskegee, Alabama
City
Location of Tuskegee in Macon County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 32°25′53″N 85°42′24″W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed.
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Macon
Founded	1833
Area
• Total	15.7 sq mi (41 km2)
• Land	15.5 sq mi (40 km2)
• Water	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Elevation	482 ft (147 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	8,763
• Density	560/sq mi (220/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	36083
Area code(s)	334
FIPS code	01-77256
GNIS feature ID	2405611

Tuskegee is a city in Macon County, Alabama, United States. It is notable for its rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the fields of education and civil rights.

History

Tuskegee was founded in 1833 by General Thomas Simpson Woodward, a Creek War veteran. The city played a significant role in the history of African American education and civil rights. It is home to Tuskegee University, a historically black university founded by Booker T. Washington in 1881. The university is known for its contributions to African American education and its notable alumni, including George Washington Carver.

Tuskegee Airmen

During World War II, Tuskegee was the training ground for the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces. The success of the Tuskegee Airmen was a significant step toward the eventual integration of the U.S. military.

Tuskegee Syphilis Study

Tuskegee is also known for the controversial Tuskegee Syphilis Study, a clinical study conducted between 1932 and 1972 by the United States Public Health Service to observe the natural progression of untreated syphilis in African American men. The study has been widely condemned for its unethical practices and has had a lasting impact on medical ethics and public health policies.

Geography

Tuskegee is located in central Alabama and is part of the Montgomery, Alabama Metropolitan Area. The city covers an area of 15.7 square miles, of which 15.5 square miles is land and 0.2 square miles is water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Tuskegee had a population of 8,763. The city has a predominantly African American population and is known for its strong sense of community and cultural heritage.

Education

Tuskegee is home to Tuskegee University, a private, historically black university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The university is renowned for its programs in engineering, agriculture, and veterinary medicine.

Notable People

• Booker T. Washington - Educator and founder of Tuskegee University.
• George Washington Carver - Renowned agricultural scientist and inventor.
• Lionel Richie - Singer, songwriter, and record producer.

Related Pages

• Tuskegee University
• Tuskegee Airmen
• Tuskegee Syphilis Study
• Macon County, Alabama
• Booker T. Washington
• George Washington Carver