Phenix City-Russell Co. Chamber of Commerce - Phenix City, Alabama
Phenix City, Alabama is the result of the consolidation of two separate communities, Girard and Brownsville. Tradition says that the city was originally named for the Eagle & Phenix Mill located in Columbus, GA. At some point the "O" was dropped from the word phoenix, either because of a corruption in spelling or in an effort to distinguish ourselves from Phoenix, Arizona. Although our spelling may be slightly different our city symbol is the legendary phoenix bird. This is especially appropriate because of the difficulties we encountered during the 1940's and 1950's. At the same time it recognizes the rebirth we have experienced as we have sought to provide a friendly, family-oriented community for our children and generations to come in Phenix City, AL.
