Crichton, Alabama Explained

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

30.7064°N -88.1061°W

Notes and References

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