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Capshaw, Alabama
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 Capshaw, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Capshaw, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Limestone |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35742
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 115608 |
Capshaw, once known as Lux, is a small community in eastern Limestone County, Alabama, United States. It is a place that doesn't have its own local government. You can find it where Capshaw, Sanderson, and NW Dupree Worthey Roads meet. Today, most of Capshaw is considered part of the larger city of Huntsville. The southern part, which is near Highway 72, is now part of Madison City.
Capshaw's Story: A Look Back
How Capshaw Got Its Name
This community was named after some of its very first settlers, David and William Capshaw. David Capshaw (who lived from 1779 to 1839) raised a big family right there in the area.
The Post Office
A post office was first opened in Capshaw in the early 1900s. This helped the community connect with other places by mail.
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