Five Points, Alabama facts for kids
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Five Points, Alabama
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Five Points at dusk
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Location of Five Points in Chambers County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Chambers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 114 |
| • Density | 110.68/sq mi (42.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36855
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-26200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0118333 |
Five Points is a small town in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. In 2020, about 114 people lived there. It's known for its interesting history and being a close-knit community.
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History of Five Points
Five Points got its name in 1885 because five roads meet at one spot in the town. Before that, its post office was called "Lystra." The town officially became a town (this is called incorporated) in 1915. This makes it the oldest incorporated town in Chambers County. The local Baptist Church was the first building to use the name "Five Points" in 1929.
Early Innovations
Five Points was special because it was the first town of its size to get electricity from Alabama Power in 1925. To make this happen, the people living there had to put up their own power poles. These poles stretched all the way from Stroud to White Plains.
School History
This town is also home to Alabama's first consolidated high school. This means it brought together students from different smaller schools into one larger school. The first Five Points High School was a big brick building built in 1916. It had two floors and a large auditorium that could seat 400 people. It was one of the few rural schools in the state with its own electric and water systems.
The original school building was replaced in 1939. Sadly, a fire destroyed that building in 1974. The school building you see today was built after that fire.
Town Leadership
In 1992, the town elected its first African-American mayor, Geneva Bledsoe. This was an important moment for the community.
Geography of Five Points
Five Points is located in the northern part of Chambers County, Alabama. The town covers a total area of about 2.7 square kilometers (which is about 1.03 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 835 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,010 | 21.0% | |
| 1940 | 778 | −23.0% | |
| 1950 | 253 | −67.5% | |
| 1960 | 285 | 12.6% | |
| 1970 | 247 | −13.3% | |
| 1980 | 197 | −20.2% | |
| 1990 | 200 | 1.5% | |
| 2000 | 146 | −27.0% | |
| 2010 | 141 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 114 | −19.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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The population of Five Points has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1930, it had its highest population with over 1,000 people. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased. In 2020, the town had 114 people living there.
Notable People from Five Points
- Razzy Bailey (1939–2021), a country music artist.
- John McDade Howell (1922–2016), who was the president of East Carolina University for several years.
Gallery
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Five Points Town Hall and J.L. Bowen Community House
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Five Points Post Office (ZIP Code: 36855)
See also
In Spanish: Five Points (Alabama) para niños
