Alpine, DeKalb County, Alabama facts for kids
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Alpine, Alabama
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 Alpine, DeKalb County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Alpine, DeKalb County, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb |
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 150483 |
Alpine is a small place in DeKalb County, Alabama, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Alpine is located in the northeastern part of Alabama. It's found northeast of a larger town called Fort Payne.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is like a neighborhood or a small village that doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Instead, the county government handles services like roads, police, and fire protection for these areas. This is different from a city or town, which has its own local government to make decisions and provide services.
Where is Alpine Located?
Alpine is in DeKalb County, which is in the state of Alabama. Alabama is located in the southeastern part of the United States. The community sits at an elevation of about 1,476 feet (450 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than many other places.
Alpine is in the Central Time Zone. This is the same time zone as many other states in the middle of the U.S. During part of the year, they observe Daylight Saving Time, which means clocks are moved forward one hour.
See also
In Spanish: Alpine (Alabama) para niños
