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Carlowville, Alabama
The Carlowville Baptist Church, established in 1837 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 18, 1978 as a contributing property to the Carlowville Historic District.
The Carlowville Baptist Church, established in 1837 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 18, 1978 as a contributing property to the Carlowville Historic District.
Carlowville, Alabama is located in Alabama
Carlowville, Alabama
Carlowville, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Carlowville, Alabama is located in the United States
Carlowville, Alabama
Carlowville, Alabama
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Alabama
County Dallas
Elevation
361 ft (110 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36761
Area code(s) 251
GNIS feature ID 115624

Carlowville is a small, quiet community located in Dallas County, Alabama, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county.

A special part of Carlowville is known as the Carlowville Historic District. This area was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 18, 1978. This means it has important buildings and places that are protected because of their historical value.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that is not officially part of a city or town. It does not have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of services like roads and public safety.

Many small communities in the United States are unincorporated. They often have a unique history and a strong sense of local identity.

Carlowville's History

Carlowville has a long history, especially with its historic buildings. The Carlowville Baptist Church, for example, was built in 1837. This church is a key part of the Carlowville Historic District.

Population Over Time

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 154
U.S. Decennial Census

In 1880, the United States Census officially listed Carlowville as an unincorporated community. At that time, it had a population of 154 people. Since then, Carlowville has not been listed separately in the census. However, the area it is in within Dallas County still uses the name Carlowville for its census division.

Historic Places in Carlowville

The Carlowville Historic District is a very important part of the community. It includes several buildings and sites that show what life was like in the past. These places are preserved to help us learn about history.

The National Register of Historic Places is a list of places across the country that are important for their history, architecture, or archaeology. When a place is added to this list, it means it is recognized as valuable and should be protected.

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