Big Creek, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Big Creek, Alabama
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 Big Creek, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Big Creek, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston |
| Elevation | 200 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 114256 |
Big Creek is a small, quiet place in Houston County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
History of Big Creek
Big Creek has a simple but interesting past. One important part of its history involves its post office.
The Big Creek Post Office
A post office was open in Big Creek for many years. It started operating in 1850. This means people living there could send and receive letters and packages right in their own community. The post office was a very important place back then. It helped people stay connected. It closed down in 1906. Even though it's gone, it reminds us of the community's early days.
