Curry, Walker County, Alabama facts for kids
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Curry, Alabama
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 Curry, Walker County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Curry, Walker County, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 159474 |
Curry is a small place in north-central Walker County, Alabama, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official town or city government.
Curry is located very close to the large dam at Lewis Smith Lake. A road called Alabama State Route 257 runs through the community. People who live there often call this road "Curry Highway."
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Schools in Curry
Curry has three main schools for students of different ages. These schools help kids learn and grow from elementary grades through high school.
Curry Elementary School
This school is for younger students, usually in the first few grades. It's where kids start their learning journey in Curry.
Curry Middle School
After elementary school, students go to Curry Middle School. This school helps them get ready for high school.
Curry High School
Curry High School serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is a "5A school," which means it competes in a certain division for sports and other activities based on its size. The school's colors are Blue and Gold, and their mascot is the Yellow Jacket. Curry High School is part of the Walker County Board of Education, which manages all the public schools in Walker County.
People from Curry
Some people who grew up in Curry have gone on to do interesting things.
Charles Martin, Politician
One notable person from Curry is Charles Martin. He became a politician in Alabama. A politician is someone who works in government, helping to make decisions and laws for the community or state.
