Cloverdale, Lauderdale County, Alabama facts for kids
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Cloverdale, Alabama
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 Cloverdale, Lauderdale County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Cloverdale, Lauderdale County, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35617
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| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 116285 |
Cloverdale, also known as Raw Hide, is a small community in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States. It's not an official city or town, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's looked after by the county government.
Cloverdale is located in the northern part of Alabama. It's about 11 miles (18 kilometers) north-northwest of a larger city called Florence.
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Location and Surroundings
Cloverdale is situated along Alabama State Route 157. This road helps connect Cloverdale to other places nearby.
Neighboring Communities
Cloverdale is surrounded by a few other communities:
- To the west, you'll find Waterloo.
- To the south, there's Oakland.
- To the southeast, you can find Underwood-Petersville.
These nearby places help make up the local area around Cloverdale.
History of Cloverdale's Name
The community of Cloverdale has an interesting history, especially when it comes to its name.
From Raw Hide to Cloverdale
Cloverdale wasn't always called Cloverdale. In its early days, it was known as Raw Hide. This name came from a big business in the area: a tan yard. A tan yard is a place where animal hides (like cow skins) are processed to make leather.
Why the Name Change?
The name of the community changed from Raw Hide to Cloverdale in 1889. The new name was chosen because there was a lot of clover growing in the area. Clover is a type of plant, often with three leaves, that grows low to the ground. It's common in fields and lawns. The abundance of this plant made "Cloverdale" a fitting and pretty new name for the community.
Post Office and ZIP Code
Even though Cloverdale is an unincorporated community, it has its own post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail. It uses the ZIP code 35617. The post office in Cloverdale has been around for a long time, opening its doors on April 8, 1872.
