Crichton is a neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama consisting of North Crichton and South Crichton.
Crichton | |
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Neighborhood | |
| Crichton, Mobile, Alabama | |
| Area | |
| • Land | 3.35 km2 (1.292 sq mi) |
| Population (2019) | 4,182 |
Population
editAt a 2019 Census, Crichton had a population of 4,182, with 2,179 from North Crichton and 2,003 from South Crichton.[1]
History
editCrichton 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
edit- ^ "The Demographic Statistical Atlas of the United States - Statistical Atlas". statisticalatlas.com. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ Lord, Debbie M. (2014-03-17). "St. Patrick's Day brings fond memories of Crichton's leprechaun (video)". Press-Register. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Winter, Dana (March 16, 2023). "8-foot-tall Crichton leprechaun pops up in Port City". WKRG-TV. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
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