Wilcox County is a county located in the south-central part of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,670. The county seat is Camden.
Wilcox County was created by the Alabama legislature on December 13, 1819, from land ceded by the Creek Indian Nation by the Treaty of Fort Jackson. The county was named in honor of General Mark Wilcox, who fought in the Creek War of 1813-1814.
The county is home to several notable landmarks, including the Wilcox County Courthouse, the Joseph Mayo Pettus House, and the Old Wilcox County Jail. The county is also home to many historical sites and structures, such as the old Camden Post Office and the old Wilcox County Courthouse.
Wilcox 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.
Wilcox County is served by the Wilcox County School District, which includes one high school, one middle school, and four elementary schools. The county is also home to several private schools and a community college.
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