Beaver Creek, Alabama facts for kids
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Beaver Creek, Alabama
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 Beaver Creek, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Beaver Creek, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marengo |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
Beaver Creek is a small place in Marengo County, Alabama, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, the county government manages it.
The name "Beaver Creek" comes from a nearby stream also called Beaver Creek. There is also a local church in the area named Beaver Creek Baptist Church.
About Beaver Creek's Past
Long ago, Beaver Creek had its own school. This school helped educate the children living in the community. However, in the 1920s, this school joined with Sweet Water High School. This meant students from Beaver Creek started going to the larger school.
Where is Beaver Creek Located?
Beaver Creek is found in the state of Alabama. Its exact location is at coordinates 32°10′17″N 87°52′49″W / 32.17125°N 87.88028°W.
The land in Beaver Creek is about 190 feet (or 58 meters) above sea level. This measurement is called its elevation.
