Crichton, Alabama

Crichton
Neighborhood
Crichton, Mobile, Alabama
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Area
 • Land3.35 km2 (1.292 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
4,182

Crichton is a neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama consisting of North Crichton and South Crichton.

Population

At a 2019 Census, Crichton had a population of 4,182, with 2,179 from North Crichton and 2,003 from South Crichton.[1]

History

Crichton is the site of the alleged Crichton Leprechaun sighting in 2006. The sighting became a significant part of Crichton's culture,[2] and cardboard cutouts depicting the leprechaun are produced in the neighborhood.[3]

References

  1. ^ "The Demographic Statistical Atlas of the United States - Statistical Atlas". statisticalatlas.com. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  2. ^ Lord, Debbie M. (2014-03-17). "St. Patrick's Day brings fond memories of Crichton's leprechaun (video)". Press-Register. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  3. ^ Winter, Dana (March 16, 2023). "8-foot-tall Crichton leprechaun pops up in Port City". WKRG-TV. Retrieved 16 April 2023.

30°42′23″N 88°06′22″W / 30.70639°N 88.10611°W / 30.70639; -88.10611


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