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Dixonville, Alabama
Dixonville, Alabama is located in Alabama
Dixonville, Alabama
Dixonville, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Dixonville, Alabama is located in the United States
Dixonville, Alabama
Dixonville, Alabama
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Alabama
County Escambia
Elevation
282 ft (86 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 251
GNIS feature ID 117321

Dixonville is a small place in Escambia County, Alabama, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. Dixonville is located right on the border with Florida. The name of the community even continues into Florida as Dixonville, Florida.

What is Dixonville?

Dixonville is a quiet, unincorporated community. It is a small group of homes and buildings. People live there, but it does not have a mayor or city council like a regular town. Instead, the county government handles services for Dixonville.

Where is Dixonville Located?

Dixonville is found in the southern part of Alabama. It is specifically in Escambia County. A unique thing about Dixonville is its location directly on the border. This border separates Alabama from the state of Florida.

How High is Dixonville?

The land in Dixonville is about 282 feet above sea level. This measurement tells us its elevation. It helps us understand the landscape of the area.

What Does "Unincorporated Community" Mean?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live together. However, it is not officially organized as a city or town. This means it does not have its own local government.

  • Instead, a larger government, like the county or state, provides services.
  • These services include things like roads, police, and fire protection.
  • Many small communities in the United States are unincorporated.
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