Claysville, Alabama facts for kids
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Claysville, Alabama
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 Claysville, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Claysville, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marshall |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156187 |
Claysville is a small, unincorporated community located in Marshall County, Alabama, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
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A Look Back at Claysville's History
How Claysville Got Its Name
Claysville was named after a very important American politician named Henry Clay. He was a famous statesman who lived in the early 1800s.
Early Days as a County Seat
For a short time, from 1836 to 1838, Claysville was the "county seat" of Marshall County. A county seat is the main town or city where the county government offices are located. It's like the capital city for a county.
Claysville During the Civil War
During the American Civil War (1861-1865), Claysville became a very important spot. This was because of a ferry crossing on the Tennessee River. A ferry is a boat that carries people and vehicles across a body of water. Controlling this crossing was key for moving soldiers and supplies.
Because of its important location, the Union Army (the army of the northern states) set up a military base, called a garrison, in Claysville during the later part of the war. Soldiers from the 13th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment were stationed there.
The Old Post Office
Claysville also had its own post office. It was open for many years, helping people send and receive mail from 1831 until 1879.
