Tuscaloosa County is a county located in the west-central part of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 194,656. The county seat is Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa County was created by the Alabama legislature on February 6, 1818, from land ceded by the Cherokee Indian Nation by the Treaty of Turkeytown. The county was named in honor of Tuskaloosa, the chieftain of the Creek Indian town of Tuskalusa, who was defeated by Hernando de Soto in 1540.
The county is home to several notable landmarks, including the University of Alabama, the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse, and the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International. The county is also home to many historical sites and structures, such as the old Battle-Friedman House and the old Tuscaloosa County Courthouse.
Tuscaloosa 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.
Tuscaloosa County is served by the Tuscaloosa 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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