Battleground, Alabama facts for kids
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Battleground, Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cullman |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 159122 |
| Other names | Battle Ground Sheatsville |
Battleground is an unincorporated community in Cullman County, Alabama, United States.
Geography
Battleground is located at 34°18′16″N 86°59′47″W / 34.30444°N 86.99639°W (34.304543 -86.996397) in the northwestern section of Cullman County, bordering Morgan County. Battleground is 1,079 feet (329 m) above sea level, overlooking the Tennessee Valley. Battleground sits on a hill that a Native American chief named in English Hill of all the battlegrounds.
History of Battleground
The name Battleground was derived from a battle that took place along the Forrest Streight Trail during the Civil War.
One of the historical landmarks in Battleground is Battleground School. Built in 1932, the school was closed in the mid 1990s. Today it is managed and maintained by Camp Liberty located in Battleground. The Battleground School shares land with the Battleground Volunteer Fire Department.
