Berlin, Alabama facts for kids
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Berlin, Alabama
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 Berlin, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| County | Cullman | |
| Incorporated | 2018 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-council government | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.419 sq mi (3.675 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.415 sq mi (3.665 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.011 km2) | |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 476 | |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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506 | |
| • Density | 372/sq mi (143.6/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
35058
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| Area code(s) | 256 and 938 | |
| FIPS code | 01-05812 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0157889 | |
Berlin is a small town in Cullman County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 476 people lived there. It is located in northern Alabama, about five miles east of the city of Cullman. The main part of Berlin is where U.S. Route 278 and Cullman County Road 747 meet, a spot known as Walker's Corner. The Berlin Community Center is also nearby.
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History of Berlin
How Berlin Got Its Name
The town of Berlin was not always called Berlin. It was first known as Hobart. This name might have come from Garret Hobart, who was a Vice President of the United States. A post office opened in Hobart in 1895 but closed just eight years later.
Around 1914, the town's name was changed to Berlin. This new name honored the capital city of Germany. Many people living in the town at that time had German family backgrounds. John Kreitner chose the new name.
Becoming an Official Town
Berlin officially became an incorporated town in 2018. This means that residents voted to create their own local government. The vote was 45 to 23 in favor of becoming a town.
The Lidy Walker Covered Bridge
Just north of Berlin, there used to be a historic bridge called the Lidy Walker Covered Bridge. It was located on Lidy's Lake from 1958 until it fell down in 2001. This bridge was originally built in 1926 near Blountsville in Blount County. It was moved to Berlin 32 years later.
Geography of Berlin
Where is Berlin Located?
Berlin is located in Cullman County, Alabama. You can find it at these coordinates: 34 degrees, 10 minutes, 53 seconds North and 86 degrees, 44 minutes, 32 seconds West.
Size of the Town
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Berlin covers a total area of about 1.419 square miles (3.675 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.415 square miles (3.665 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.004 square miles (0.011 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Berlin?
The number of people living in Berlin changes over time. In the 2020 census, there were 476 people living in the town. Estimates for 2022 suggest the population grew slightly to about 506 people.
In 2020, there were 191 households in Berlin. A household means all the people living together in one home. Out of these, 142 were families. There were also 206 housing units available in the town.
Education in Berlin
Students in Berlin attend schools that are part of the Cullman County School District.
