Danleys Crossroads, Alabama facts for kids
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Danleys Crossroads, Alabama
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 Danleys Crossroads, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Danleys Crossroads, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Coffee |
| Elevation | 430 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 149949 |
Danleys Crossroads is a small place in Coffee County, Alabama, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
This community is found where two main roads meet: Alabama State Route 141 and Alabama State Route 166. It's about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) west of a larger town called Elba.
People from Danleys Crossroads
Meet Alberta Martin: A Link to History
One famous person connected to Danleys Crossroads was Alberta Martin. She was known for being one of the last surviving widows of a soldier who fought in the American Civil War.
The American Civil War was a big conflict in the United States that happened from 1861 to 1865. It was fought between the Northern states (the Union) and the Southern states (the Confederacy). Alberta Martin's husband had fought for the Southern side. She lived a very long life and passed away in 2004, making her a special link to a significant time in American history.
