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Brooksville, Alabama
Brooksville, Blount County, Alabama is located in Alabama
Brooksville, Blount County, Alabama
Brooksville, Blount County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Brooksville, Blount County, Alabama is located in the United States
Brooksville, Blount County, Alabama
Brooksville, Blount County, Alabama
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Alabama
County Blount
Elevation
801 ft (244 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 205, 659
GNIS feature ID 114969

Brooksville is a small place in Blount County, Alabama, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

What is Brooksville, Alabama?

Brooksville is an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that does not have its own separate local government. It is not a city or a town with its own mayor or city council. Instead, it is governed by the larger Blount County government.

Where is Brooksville Located?

Brooksville is found in the state of Alabama. It is specifically located within Blount County. This community sits at an important meeting point for several roads.

Roads and Routes

You can find Brooksville where three important roads meet. These are U.S. Route 278, Alabama State Route 74, and Alabama State Route 79. This makes it a recognizable spot for travelers. It is about 8.7 miles (14 km) northeast of another community called Blountsville.

How High is Brooksville?

Brooksville is located at an elevation of 801 feet (244 meters) above sea level. This means it is quite a bit higher than places right next to the ocean. The exact location of Brooksville can be found using its geographic coordinates: 34°09′43″N 86°28′32″W.

What Time Zone is Brooksville In?

Brooksville is in the Central Time Zone. This is often called CST during standard time. During daylight saving time, it switches to CDT. The area codes for phones in Brooksville are 205 and 659.

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