Bladon Springs, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bladon Springs, Alabama
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Bladon Springs Methodist Church, built circa 1847.
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 Bladon Springs, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Bladon Springs, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Choctaw |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 251 |
Bladon Springs is a small community in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own official town government.
The community got its name from special water springs. These "mineral springs" were once very famous. People visited them for a hotel and spa. Today, these springs are part of the Bladon Springs State Park. Many fancy homes and cottages were built here. People from other places used them as summer houses.
A big part of Bladon Springs is now a historic area. It's called the Bladon Springs Historic District. It was added to Alabama's list of important places on April 1, 1976. In the past, Bladon Springs was a much bigger place. In 1880, 573 people lived there. By 1890, the population was 440. This made it the largest community in Choctaw County at that time.
Where is Bladon Springs?
Bladon Springs is located in Alabama. You can find it at these coordinates: 31.73071 degrees North and 88.19751 degrees West. The land here is about 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 573 | — | |
| 1890 | 440 | −23.2% | |
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Famous People from Bladon Springs
- Frank W. Boykin was a well-known person from Bladon Springs. He was a U.S. Congressman. This means he was elected to represent Alabama in the United States government. He served from 1935 to 1963.
Images for kids
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This map from 1922 shows Bladon Springs.
