Wetumpka, AL
Local News
- 3 charming stops for a cozy afternoon in Wetumpka, Alabama — SoulGrown
- Thriving Alabama small town recognized for its ‘unmatched friendliness’ — AL.com
- Wetumpka has a new look: One of growth and preparing for the future — WSFA
- 'Home Town Takeover': Facts about Wetumpka, Alabama — It's a Southern Thing
- Chick-fil-A coming to Wetumpka — WSFA
Official Local Resources
City of Wetumpka · Elmore County · alabama.gov · Alabama Driver License Division
Wetumpka (US: /wɪˈtʌmkə/) is a city in and the county seat of Elmore County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 7,220. In the early 21st century, Elmore County became one of the fastest-growing counties in the state. The city is considered part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Area.
Wetumpka identifies as “The City of Natural Beauty”. Among the notable landmarks are the Wetumpka crater and the Jasmine Hill Gardens, with a full-sized replica of the Temple of Hera of Olympia, Greece. Historic downtown Wetumpka developed on both sides of the Coosa River. It was near Fort Toulouse, built by French colonists in 1717, when they had claimed this territory for the king.