Crumley Chapel, Alabama facts for kids
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Crumley Chapel, Alabama
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 Crumley Chapel, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Crumley Chapel, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 116930 |
Crumley Chapel, also known as Crumleys Chapel or Oakwood, is a small community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger county. It does not have its own separate local government. Crumley Chapel is located northwest of the city of Birmingham, Alabama.
Discovering Crumley Chapel
How Crumley Chapel Got Its Name
This area was first settled a long time ago, in the early 1840s. The community got its name from a local church and a cemetery. Both were named after Robert Crumley, who was an early farmer in the area.
The Crumley Chapel Methodist Church was started in 1859. The Crumley Chapel Cemetery was founded a year earlier, in 1858. It was dedicated to Oliver Shoemaker and his wife. Mr. Shoemaker was the person who generously donated the land for the cemetery.
A Reporter's Story
A famous reporter named Ernie Pyle visited Crumley Chapel in 1939. He was known for traveling around and writing about everyday life. He wrote about a disagreement in the community. Some people wanted to change the town's name to "Westwood."
This idea caused a lot of discussion and strong feelings. Ernie Pyle reported that the debate had been going on for several months. He even jokingly suggested a new name, "Crumwood," as a way to help everyone agree. He knew the people probably wouldn't take his advice, but it showed how much attention the name change was getting.
