Atmore

Atmore, city, Escambia county, southwestern Alabama, U.S. It lies just north of the Florida state line, about 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Mobile. The city was founded in 1866 by William Larkin Williams, who established a railroad supply stop that became known as Williams Station. Settlers were attracted by the rich farmlands and abundant timber. In 1897 the city’s name was changed to Atmore, for Charles Pawson Atmore, general passenger agent for the Louisville...