Community Profile
Located strategically on U.S. Interstate 85 and U.S. Highway 80 in Macon County, Alabama, Shorter is 20 minutes from downtown Montgomery and only 35 minutes from Auburn. The police jurisdiction of Shorter encompasses around 1,000 people. Shorter has become the model for a small community by enacting progressive measures in economic development such as: 20-year planning, website development, police and fire protection, water and sewer investment, recycling and creating regional partnerships in economic development. Rich in Alabama history, Shorter boasts a section of the Old Federal Road, built in 1811, and played a prominent role in civil rights. The community today is known primarily for its agricultural heritage and for the Victoryland Racing Track. Shorter is named after the former Alabama Governor John Gill Shorter, and was incorporated in 1984.
Development
Whether you are looking for affordable land for a manufacturing or distribution facility, or sites for retail and residential development, Shorter, Alabama - located at the junction of Interstate 85 and US Highway 80 - has the strategic site for you!
- 20 minutes to downtown Montgomery
- 35 minutes to Auburn/Opelika
- 2 hours to Birmingham, AL
- 50 minutes to Columbus, GA
- 70 minutes to LaGrange, GA
- 2 1/2 hours to the Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport
Quality of Life in a Rural Setting in Shorter...
Shorter is situated between Auburn and Montgomery, AL. With Interstate access at hand, one can still enjoy a rural setting while poised to reach markets and resources. Poised to receive the growth of East Montgomery, Shorter embodies the best of all worlds. Situated near the lazy Tallapoosa River, large acreage and land is available for sale at reasonable rates. Full time police and fire protection coupled with a solid local government, make Shorter an ideal place to locate a new business or to raise a family. Recreational and dining excellence can be found at the state's largest Greyhound Racing Facility - Victoryland - Shorter, Alabama.
History, Natural Beauty, and Unlimited Opportunity in Shorter...
In 1775 the great American Naturalist William Bartram discovered the beauty of East Alabama while traveling through what is now Macon County, Alabama. In fact, one of Alabama's ten environmental wonders - The Bartram Trail is located in the beautiful Tuskegee National Forest, 15 minutes from the Town of Shorter. For the outdoor enthusiast, hiking, camping, fishing and hunting grounds can be found throughout the Shorter area. Shorter, home to several state historical sites, still boasts one of the best and longest stretches of the Old Federal Road, built in 1804. Named for former Alabama Governor John Gill Shorter - Shorter, Alabama embodies the memories of the proud Creek Indian Nation, the Old South, and the Civil Rights Movement - while holding the promises of a 21st Century community. Come check us out!
If you need industrial suppliers or access to markets - proximity matters. Consider this about Shorter...
- Nearly 2 million consumers within a 150 mile radius of Shorter
- Located at Interstate 85 and US Highway 80
- Regional Wal-Mart Distribution center 40 miles
- Briggs and Stratton Engines 35 miles
- Maxwell Airforce Base 30 miles
- Michelin Tire 40 miles
- Winn Dixie Grocery Distribution 30 miles
- Sikorsky Aircraft 20 miles
- West Point Stevens 40 miles
- Russell Corporation 40 miles
- Fort Benning, GA 40 miles
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