Asbury, Alabama facts for kids
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Asbury, Alabama
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 Asbury, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Asbury, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marshall |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35951
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1729820 |
Asbury is a small place in Alabama, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially a city or town. It does not have its own local government.
Asbury is located in Marshall County. It sits on a high area known as Sand Mountain. The community is about nine miles (14 kilometers) east of Guntersville. Guntersville is the main city in Marshall County.
How Asbury Got Its Name
The community of Asbury was named after a local Methodist church. This church was named in honor of Francis Asbury. He was a very important person in the history of the Methodist church in the United States.
Francis Asbury was one of the first bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He traveled thousands of miles on horseback. He helped spread the Methodist faith across early America. Naming the community after him shows his lasting influence.
