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About UsRockford is the seat of Coosa County. It has a mayor/council form of government. Town Hall is an all in one facility where the library, mayor and town clerk's office as well as the operations for the town's water, sewer and gas reside.
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The Coosa County Courthouse is also in Rockford. The Coosa County Courthouse is like many other towns where they handle all your property taxes for homes and other property. The Coosa County Commissioners also meet there once a month to handle all the county responsibilities. For more information on them go to http://www.coosacountyal.com.
Our History
Located on Hatchet Creek, Rockford was known originally as Lexington, but the name was changed to Rockford in 1835. An effort was made to move the seat, but Rockford retained its status, being selected over Nixburg and Wetumpka in May 1840. In 1906, the courthouse was renovated and has since been restored since then. Later in the twentieth century, the textile industry became a major employer for local residents, particularly Avondale Mills. Avondale established a plant in Rockford and plants in Sylacauga to the north and Alexander City to the east. The Rockford plant closed in January 2008, and Avondale went out of business shortly thereafter. Since 2008, Rockford heavily depends on their abundance of natural resources to keep the town alive. Coosa County as a whole has much to offer for the outdoor enthusiast.
Education
Public education in Rockford is administered by the Coosa County School District, which oversees one K-8th grade elementary school and one 9th-12th grade high school. In addition, there is a science and technology school for 9th-12th graders.
Announcements Events
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JOB OPENING
The Town of Rockford is seeking applicants for the position of Billing Clerk for Rockford Utilities/Town Librarian. The qualified applicant must have bookkeeping experience, including billing and collections; will be responsible for controlling cash and deposits; should be proficient in computers and billing software; must be able to multi-task and perform duties with no supervision; must be able to work well with customers and patrons. Send resume to: Town of Rockford, Attn: Randall Lewis, P.O. Box 128, Rockford, AL 35136. Deadline to apply: Thursday, October 19, 2017. |
October 31, 2017
Fall Festival Rockford Event Center November 9, 2017 Veterans Celebration Veterans Park December 1st, 2017 6pm Rockford Christmas Parade |