Battles Wharf, Alabama facts for kids
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Battles Wharf, Alabama
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 Battles Wharf, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Battles Wharf, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Baldwin |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 157887 |
Battles Wharf is a small community located in Baldwin County, Alabama, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town government. Over the years, this place has been called by many different names, including Yarborough, Dadeville, Battles, and Narcissus.
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The Story of Battles Wharf's Names
Battles Wharf has a really interesting past, especially when it comes to its name! This community has changed its name several times throughout history. Each name tells a little bit about its journey.
From Yarborough to Dadeville
The area was first known as Yarborough. This name might have come from a local family who lived there. Later, the name was changed to Dadeville. This new name was chosen to honor a person named R. R. Dade.
Becoming Battles and Narcissus
After Dadeville, the community's name became Battles. However, there was another place in Alabama that had a very similar name. To avoid confusion, the community changed its name again. This time, it was called Narcissus. This unique name came from Greek mythology, referring to a beautiful figure.
Finally, Battles Wharf
Eventually, the community settled on its current name, Battles Wharf. This name has stuck for many years. The local post office also changed its name to match the community. It operated as "Battles" from 1875 to 1903. Then, it was "Narcissus" for a short time, from 1903 to 1904. Finally, it became "Battles Wharf" in 1904 and kept that name until 1961.
See also
In Spanish: Battles Wharf para niños
