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Gallant, Alabama
Location of Gallant in Etowah County, Alabama.
Location of Gallant in Etowah County, Alabama.
Gallant, Alabama is located in Alabama
Gallant, Alabama
Gallant, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Country United States
State Alabama
County Etowah
Area
 • Total 14.43 sq mi (37.38 km2)
 • Land 14.38 sq mi (37.25 km2)
 • Water 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation
774 ft (236 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 869
 • Density 60.43/sq mi (23.33/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
35972
FIPS code 01-28816
GNIS feature ID 2582676

Gallant, also known as Clear Springs or Greasy Cove, is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Etowah, and St. Clair counties, Alabama, United States. It lies west of the city of Gadsden, the county seat of Etowah County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 855. It has a post office with the ZIP code 35972.

Gallant was the name of a pioneer settler who came from Tennessee.

Recreation

Camp Sumatanga is a 1700-acre facility surrounded by the woods, mountains, lakes and streams. The many recreational activities available include fishing, swimming, archery, hiking, and camping. Summer camp is available for children. There are three chapels that are available for reservation for weddings and other ceremonies.

Dayspring Dairy is Alabama's first sheep dairy, offering hard and soft farmstead cheeses, a farm store with free tasting, and farm tours.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 869
U.S. Decennial Census

See also

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