Adams Crossroads, Alabama facts for kids
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Adams Crossroads
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 Adams Crossroads, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 155978 |
Adams Crossroads is a small, unincorporated community located in Cherokee County, Alabama, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county area.
What is Adams Crossroads?
Adams Crossroads is a place where people live, but it does not have its own mayor or city council. It is part of Cherokee County. This community is found in the state of Alabama, which is in the southeastern part of the United States.
How Did Adams Crossroads Get Its Name?
The community was named after an early settler. His name was W. S. Adams. Many places in the United States are named after the first families or important people who settled there.
How Many People Live There?
Adams Crossroads is a very small community. It has never been counted separately in the official U.S. Census. The U.S. Census is a big survey that counts everyone living in the country every ten years. Because Adams Crossroads is unincorporated, its population is included in the larger count for Cherokee County.
