Beaty Crossroads, Alabama facts for kids
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Beaty Crossroads, Alabama
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 Beaty Crossroads, Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb |
| Elevation | 1,601 ft (488 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35981
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS ID | 150083 |
Beaty Crossroads is a place in northern DeKalb County, Alabama, in the United States. It used to be an area that wasn't officially part of a town, but now it's inside the town of Ider. You can find it on Sand Mountain, right where two main roads, Alabama Highway 75 and Alabama Highway 117, meet.
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The Story of Beaty Crossroads
How Beaty Crossroads Got Its Name
People think Beaty Crossroads got its name from a man named Oliver Beaty. He was a teacher and started a school nearby called Beaty School.
Where is Beaty Crossroads?
Exploring the Geography of Beaty Crossroads
Beaty Crossroads is located at 34°41′44″N 085°40′10″W / 34.69556°N 85.66944°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the Earth's map. The land here is about 1,601 feet (or 488 meters) above sea level. This measurement, called elevation, tells us how high a place is compared to the ocean's surface.
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