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Brownsboro, Alabama
Post office in Brownsboro
Post office in Brownsboro
Brownsboro, Alabama is located in Alabama
Brownsboro, Alabama
Brownsboro, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Brownsboro, Alabama is located in the United States
Brownsboro, Alabama
Brownsboro, Alabama
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Alabama
County Madison
Elevation
623 ft (190 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35741
Area code(s) 256
GNIS feature ID 115022

Brownsboro is a small, unincorporated community located in Madison County, Alabama, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. The Flint River flows right through Brownsboro. Sometimes, the river can flood, which means the water level rises and covers nearby areas.

A Look Back: Brownsboro's History

Brownsboro got its name from an important local person named John Brown. He was a miller, which means he operated a mill that ground grain into flour. People would bring their crops to his mill. In 1824, a post office was opened in Brownsboro. A post office is where people can send and receive mail. Having a post office was a big deal back then because it helped connect the community with the rest of the world.

Famous Faces from Brownsboro

Brownsboro is also known as the hometown of John Stallworth. He was a professional American football player. John Stallworth played in the NFL and was a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was part of a team that won the Super Bowl four times! The Super Bowl is the championship game of the NFL, and winning it is a huge achievement in American sports. John Stallworth helped his team win Super Bowl IX, Super Bowl X, Super Bowl XIII, and Super Bowl XIV.

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