Broomtown, Alabama facts for kids
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Broomtown, Alabama
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Location of Broomtown in Cherokee County, Alabama.
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 Broomtown, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.69 sq mi (12.16 km2) |
| • Land | 4.69 sq mi (12.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 160 |
| • Density | 34.09/sq mi (13.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 114973 |
Broomtown is a small community in Cherokee County, Alabama, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place, meaning the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately for statistics. In 2020, about 160 people lived there.
A Look Back at Broomtown's History
Broomtown got its name from a very important person: Chief Broom. He was a leader of the Cherokee Nation. The Cherokee people lived in this area from the late 1700s until the 1830s.
The Cherokee had moved to this part of Alabama. They came from places like Tennessee and North Carolina. They were moving because more and more European-American settlers were coming into their lands.
Later, in the 1830s, the Cherokee and other Native American groups were forced to leave their homes. This difficult journey is known as the Trail of Tears. They had to move to a new area west of the Mississippi River, which was called Indian Territory.
Fort Likens
Near Broomtown, there was once a place called Fort Likens. This fort was used to house soldiers. These soldiers were involved in the process of moving the Cherokee people from their homes during the Indian Removal.
