Goodwater, Alabama is a small town located in Coosa County in the east-central portion of the state. It lies in the upper northeast corner of the county, just a few miles northwest of Alexander City. The county of Coosa was named for the Coosa River, which forms the western boundary of the county. It is bordered by Shelby, Talladega, Clay, Tallapoosa, Elmore and Chilton counties. The town of Goodwater is the largest community in Coosa County - by size and population. According to the United States Census Bureau, Goodwater has a total area of 6.5 square miles and a population of approximately 5,000 residents. The entire population of Coosa County is only about 12,000 residents, which gives you an idea of the rural nature of the area. The county seat of Coosa County is the tiny town of Rockford, population 500. A very historical area, Coosa County was created in 1832 from lands ceded in the Creek Indian Treaty of Cusseta and also from parts of Montgomery County. Explorer Hernando DeSoto was probably the first white man to visit what is now the area of Goodwater and Coosa County. Professional basketball player, Jamario Moon, (currently playing for the NBA's Toronto Raptors,) is from Goodwater, Alabama.