Billingsley, Alabama facts for kids
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Billingsley, Alabama
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Location of Billingsley in Autauga County, Alabama.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alabama |
| County | Autauga |
| Incorporated | 1901 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 125 |
| • Density | 106.38/sq mi (41.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36006
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| Area codes | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-06460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0151686 |
Billingsley is a small village located in Autauga County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 125 people lived there. It is part of the larger Montgomery area.
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Education in Billingsley
Students in Billingsley attend Billingsley High School.
Geography of Billingsley
Billingsley is found at 32°39'37.498" north and 86°42'40.489" west. This means it's in the northern hemisphere and west of the prime meridian.
The village is about 37 miles (60 km) northwest of Montgomery. It's also about 69 miles (111 km) south of Birmingham. You can reach it using major roads like I-65 and U.S. Route 82.
The U.S. Census Bureau says the village covers about 1.18 square miles (3.05 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
History of Billingsley
Billingsley was first called Cartersville. This name came from the W. W. Carter family. They were the first settlers in the area. The Carter family built a grist mill, a lumber company, and a cotton gin.
As the settlement grew, the Billingsley family became the largest family. So, the town was named after Clement Billingsley. He was a veteran of the Revolutionary War. Clement Billingsley was one of many war veterans from Virginia who moved to what is now Autauga County. When he passed away in 1844, his land and other belongings were shared among his children. This made the family even more important in the county. Clement Billingsley is buried in the Gaines Cemetery in the village.
By the 1880s, Billingsley had a mail stop for stagecoaches. In 1898, a train line from the Mobile and Ohio Railroad was built through the town. This brought a lot of construction and new people. The town grew to have six general stores and other businesses. The local sawmill also tripled its production. Billingsley officially became a town in 1901.
Population of Billingsley
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 256 | — | |
| 1920 | 214 | −16.4% | |
| 1930 | 189 | −11.7% | |
| 1940 | 183 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 158 | −13.7% | |
| 1960 | 179 | 13.3% | |
| 1970 | 110 | −38.5% | |
| 1980 | 106 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 150 | 41.5% | |
| 2000 | 116 | −22.7% | |
| 2010 | 144 | 24.1% | |
| 2020 | 125 | −13.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 116 people living in Billingsley. There were 46 households and 33 families. The population density was about 98.6 people per square mile.
The population included people of different ages. About 20.7% were under 18 years old. About 24.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 40 years.
Emergency Services
The Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection.
Haynes Ambulance offers emergency medical services.
The Autauga County Sheriffs Office handles law enforcement.
Climate
Billingsley has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool.
Notable People
- Lady Bird Johnson, who was the wife of President Lyndon B. Johnson, lived in Billingsley for a time as a child. She stayed with relatives after her mother passed away. She spent her summers there until she was about 20 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Billingsley para niños
