Clopton, Alabama facts for kids
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Clopton, Alabama
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 Clopton, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Clopton, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dale |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36317
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 116275 |
Clopton is a small community in Dale County, Alabama, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government. Clopton is located on Alabama State Route 105. It is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) west-northwest of Abbeville.
History of Clopton
Clopton has a long history. It had its own post office for many years. The post office opened on August 22, 1853. It closed on November 19, 2011. Even though the post office is closed, Clopton still has its own ZIP code, which is 36317.
In 1919, during a time when many people were getting sick, a local doctor in Clopton helped a lot of people. He reported that he treated over four hundred cases of illness in the community.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 142 | — | |
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Demographics means information about the people who live in a place. Clopton was listed as an unincorporated community in the 1880 U.S. Census. A census is a count of the population. In 1880, the population of Clopton was 142 people.
Famous People from Clopton
- Henry B. Steagall (1873–1943) was an important person from Clopton. He served as a U.S. Representative for Alabama. He was in Congress from 1915 to 1943. He helped create important laws. These included the Glass-Steagall Act, which changed banking rules. He also helped with the Wagner-Steagall National Housing Act. This law helped provide housing for people.
