Dolomite, Alabama facts for kids
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Dolomite, Alabama
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 Dolomite, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Dolomite, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 520 ft (160 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35061
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 117364 |
Dolomite is a small place in Jefferson County, Alabama, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Even though it's not a city, parts of Dolomite are now inside the nearby cities of Birmingham and Hueytown. So, some homes and businesses in Dolomite are actually part of those cities.
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History and Landmarks of Dolomite
Dolomite is known for its interesting history. One of the most important places there is the Bethlehem United Methodist Church. This church was built a very long time ago, in 1818. That was even before Alabama became a state in the United States!
Exploring the Church Cemetery
Next to the church, there is a cemetery. This cemetery holds the graves of some of the very first settlers in Jefferson County. These were brave pioneers who helped build the area. Some of these early settlers include James Tarrant, Mortimer Jordan, and Isaac Wellington Sadler.
Famous People from Dolomite
Even small communities can be home to famous people! Dolomite has been the birthplace or home of a few notable individuals.
Baseball Player Paul Lehner
One well-known person from Dolomite is Paul Lehner. He was a professional baseball player. He played in the major leagues, which is the highest level of baseball.
