Guin, Alabama

city in Marion County, Alabama, United States

Guin is a city in Marion County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 2,195.[2]

Guin, Alabama
Nickname: 
"Proud home of Scufflegrit”
Motto(s): 
"Come experience the charm and friendliness of the Deep South"
Location of Guin in Marion County, Alabama.
Location of Guin in Marion County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 33°58′23″N 87°55′0″W / 33.97306°N 87.91667°W / 33.97306; -87.91667
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyMarion
Area
 • Total14.97 sq mi (38.8 km2)
 • Land14.97 sq mi (38.8 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
449 ft (137 m)
Population
 • Total2,195
 • Density146.58/sq mi (56.59/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35563
Area code(s)205, 659
FIPS code01-32224
GNIS feature ID0154458
Websitewww.guinal.org

On April 3, 1974, Guin was devastated by an F5 tornado during the Super Outbreak, the largest tornado outbreak on record. The death toll in Guin was 30, which, at the time, was 11% of the population.

References

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  1. "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Guin city, Alabama: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 11, 2022.