Brooklyn, Conecuh County, Alabama facts for kids
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Brooklyn, Alabama
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 Brooklyn, Conecuh County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Brooklyn, Conecuh County, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Conecuh |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36429
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 125435 |
Brooklyn is a small, unincorporated community located in Conecuh County, Alabama, in the United States. It sits near the southern edge of Conecuh County. Brooklyn is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) southeast of a town called Evergreen.
Brooklyn once had its own post office, which closed on November 19, 2011. Even though the post office is gone, Brooklyn still has its own special ZIP code, which is 36429.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. This means it's not officially a city or a town. Instead, it's usually governed by the county it's in.
People still live and work in these communities. They often share a name and a sense of belonging. Brooklyn is one such place in Alabama.
A Glimpse into Brooklyn's Past
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 67 | — | |
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Brooklyn was counted in the 1880 U.S. Census. At that time, it was listed as an unincorporated community. The census showed that 67 people lived there.
This was the only time Brooklyn appeared on the official census records. This suggests it has always been a small community.
