Tallapoosa County is a county located in the east-central part of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,616. The county seat is Dadeville.
Tallapoosa County was created by the Alabama legislature on December 18, 1832, from land ceded by the Creek Indian Nation by the Treaty of Cusseta. The county was named for the Tallapoosa River, which flows through the county and was named by the Creek Indians, who called it "Talwa posa" or "river of warriors".
The county is home to several notable landmarks, including the Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, the Tallapoosa County Courthouse, and the Lake Martin. The county is also home to many historical sites and structures, such as the old Tallapoosa County Jail and the old Dadeville Post Office.
Tallapoosa County is primarily agricultural, with crops such as corn, cotton, and soybeans being the main products. The county also has a strong forestry industry, with pine and hardwood trees being the primary species harvested.
The county is governed by a five-member commission, with members elected from single-member districts. The commission serves as the legislative and executive branch of the county government. The commission is responsible for setting policies and adopting laws, as well as managing the county's finances and overseeing the administration of county government.
Tallapoosa County is served by the Tallapoosa County School District, which includes one high school, one middle school, and five elementary schools. The county is also home to several private schools and a community college.
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