Adamsburg, Alabama facts for kids
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Adamsburg, Alabama
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 Adamsburg, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb |
| Elevation | 1,467 ft (447 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35967
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS ID | 150061 |
Adamsburg is a small, unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Alabama, in the United States. It's located on Lookout Mountain, a beautiful area with scenic views. You can find it southeast of Fort Payne and close to the amazing Little River Canyon.
History of Adamsburg
Adamsburg got its name from a kind minister named Simon Russell Canfield Adams. He was from nearby Fort Payne. Mr. Adams generously gave land for a school in the community. This helped the area grow and develop.
A post office was opened in Adamsburg in 1902. This was an important step for the community. It meant people could send and receive mail easily. However, the post office has since closed down.
Geography of Adamsburg
Adamsburg is located at 34°23′56″N 085°40′20″W / 34.39889°N 85.67222°W. It sits high up on Lookout Mountain. The average elevation of Adamsburg is about 1,467 feet (447 m) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the ocean.
Population Information
Adamsburg has never been counted separately in the U.S. Census as its own community. This means there isn't a specific population number just for Adamsburg itself.
However, a larger area called a census precinct, which included Adamsburg, was counted. This precinct was known as Adamsburg from 1930 to 1950. Before that, it was called Moores. In 1960, these precincts were changed. They became part of the larger Fort Payne census division.
See also
In Spanish: Adamsburg (Alabama) para niños
