Abel, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Abel, Alabama
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 Abel, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Abel, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cleburne |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 159044 |
Abel is a small place in Alabama, a state in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's part of Cleburne County.
A Little Bit of History
Abel once had its very own post office. It opened in 1889, which was a long time ago! People living there could send and receive their mail right in their community. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1907.
The name "Abel" has an interesting origin. It was named after the biblical Abel, who is mentioned in the Bible as the second son of Adam and Eve.
Who Lives in Abel?
It's a bit tricky to know exactly how many people live in Abel. The official U.S. Census, which counts everyone in the country, has never reported a separate population number for Abel. This means that from 1850 all the way up to 2010, Abel's population was likely counted as part of the larger Cleburne County area.
