DANIEL PRATT The Biggest Influence One who can’t be overlooked in any study of the south, Alabama, Autauga County or Prattville is Daniel Pratt, a powerful influence on the south and the biggest on Autauga County. Daniel Pratt was born in Temple, New Hampshire on July 20, 1799. His parents wern’t rich, but lived comfortably. They were religious and devoted members of the Congregational Church. At the age of sixteen Pratt was a carpentry apprentice …showed first 75 words of 779 total…

…showed last 75 words of 779 total…the center of the Universe in the Cotton Gin Manufacturing Industry. Machinery designed, manufactured, sold and delivered from the banks of Autauga Creek literally covers the cotton producing areas of the world. Prattville named for the founder of our cotton gin manufacturing company will always share in our 160 year history, but can take special pride in its own achievements – a combination of attractive features that make Prattville one of the fastest growing cities in Alabama.