Welcome to Ardmore ...
Ardmore is located in Limestone County<1>.
The location of Ardmore has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Ardmore, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was on a map dated 1956.
When the people of Ardmore refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Ardmorite<3>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Ardmore has a population of 1,465 people<4> (see below for details).
Ardmore is 910 feet [277 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Ardmore lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Codes for Ardmore: 256 & 938<6>
The ZIP code for Ardmore: 35739<7>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Ardmore had an population of 1,465 people. This is an increase of 22.7% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 41.68% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Ardmore had a population of 1,194 people. This makes Ardmore the county's 2nd most populous community.
The population of Ardmore represents 0.02% of the total population of Alabama (which has 4,779,736 people), making it the state's 237th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,194 people, the population of Ardmore increased 15.47% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 1,034 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Ardmore.
Communities Also Named Ardmore ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 15 communities that are also named Ardmore - they are located in Alberta, British Columbia, California, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee and Virginia (2).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Ardmore.
Communities near Ardmore ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Ardmore.
- Madison
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madison have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madison
- Madison is located in Madison County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 52,654 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Madison <8>
- Athens
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athens
- Athens is located in Limestone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 28,643 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Athens <8>
- Powell Chapel
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powell Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powell Chapel
- Powell Chapel is located in Giles County (TN)
- Pulaski
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pulaski
- Pulaski is located in Giles County (TN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,524 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pulaski <8>
- Fayetteville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fayetteville
- Fayetteville is located in Lincoln County (TN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,009 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fayetteville <8>
- Park City Heights
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park City Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park City Heights
- Park City Heights is located in Lincoln County (TN)
- Population from the 2010 Census: 2,442 people
- Gordon
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest) - Minor Hill
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minor Hill
- Minor Hill is located in Giles County (TN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 533 people
- Elkmont
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkmont have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkmont
- Elkmont is located in Limestone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 528 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkmont <8>
- Elkton
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkton
- Elkton is located in Giles County (TN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 522 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Ardmore. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Ardmore.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Ardmore. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Ardmore.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Ardmore. See our Newspapers Page for Ardmore.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Ardmore ...
Looking for more information about Ardmore? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Ardmore, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Ardmore.
Adding Ardmore to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Ardmore in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Ardmore was on a map titled Map of Alabama (from Shell Oil, 1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Ardmore.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ardmore. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Limestone County: www.co.limestone.al.us/
The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Alabama's counties, including Limestone, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Ardmore refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Ardmore may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <4> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Ardmore. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Ardmore - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <6> | When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 256 code has been Overlayed with the 938 area code. New phone numbers in the Ardmore area will be assigned with one of these codes: 256 or 938. As a result, placing a call in the Ardmore area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number). |
| <7> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Ardmore). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Ardmore or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <8> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |