Empire, AL

Empire, Alabama is a town located in the southeastern corner of the state. The population was 10,827 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The town was founded in 1892 by J.D. Pritchard and named for the Empire Cotton Mills, which were built on land donated by J.D. Pritchard and his brother-in-law, W.S. Hilliard Sr., in 1889-90 on what was then called "Pritchard's Creek". The mill employed more than 1,000 workers by 1896 and became one of the largest employers in Alabama with annual production reaching 1 million pounds of cotton lint (worth $2 million today). In 1907, a fire destroyed much of the mill complex but it was rebuilt and continued to operate until 1984 when it closed due to competition from foreign mills and declining demand for cotton products in America's industrialized economy

In recent years Empire has been experiencing an economic resurgence as a result of its proximity to major metropolitan areas such as Birmingham and Atlanta which have helped attract new businesses and residents to town. This growth has led to increased demand for housing which has caused prices for single family homes to increase significantly over the past few years; however, there are still plenty of available properties for purchase or lease in Empire if you are looking to invest in real estate here.

One thing that makes Empire stand out among other towns located near major metropolitan areas is its lack of highrise development; this can be attributed to zoning laws that were put into place many years ago specifically designed to preserve characterful small town neighborhoods such as those found in Empire. This zoning policy has resulted in a slower rate of development than what you may find elsewhere in Montgomery County where large tracts of land are being converted into highrise apartments or office buildings; this slower rate is also attributable to restrictions placed on new construction within certain designated historic districts which have been preserved through zoning ordinances enacted by local governing bodies such as the City Council or Board Of Aldermen .

If you're looking for an affordable place to live within close proximity to some great amenities such as shopping malls, restaurants, entertainment venues, etc., then you should definitely consider investing in real estate here in Empire!