Gaylesville, Alabama facts for kids
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Gaylesville, Alabama
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Location of Gaylesville in Cherokee County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.39 sq mi (3.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
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| • Total | 170 |
| • Density | 122.57/sq mi (47.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35973
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-29296 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0118879 |
Gaylesville is a small town in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. In 2020, about 170 people lived there.
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History of Gaylesville
Gaylesville got its name from George W. Gayle. He was an important politician in Alabama. Some people also think the town might be named after a local Cherokee Indian. A post office has been open in Gaylesville since 1836. This means people have been sending mail there for a very long time!
Where is Gaylesville?
Gaylesville is located in the northeast part of Cherokee County. It sits on the north side of the Chattooga River. This is where the river flows into Weiss Lake. The town covers a total area of about 0.9 square kilometers (0.35 square miles). All of this area is land.
People in Gaylesville
The number of people living in Gaylesville has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 183 | — | |
| 1900 | 266 | — | |
| 1910 | 204 | −23.3% | |
| 1920 | 226 | 10.8% | |
| 1930 | 204 | −9.7% | |
| 1940 | 183 | −10.3% | |
| 1950 | 194 | 6.0% | |
| 1960 | 144 | −25.8% | |
| 1970 | 161 | 11.8% | |
| 1980 | 192 | 19.3% | |
| 1990 | 149 | −22.4% | |
| 2000 | 140 | −6.0% | |
| 2010 | 144 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 170 | 18.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 140 people living in Gaylesville. Most people in the town were White. About 21% of households had children under 18. The average age of people in Gaylesville was 43 years old.
Schools in Gaylesville
Students in Gaylesville go to Gaylesville School. This school teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school's sports teams are called the Trojans.
Gaylesville School is part of the Cherokee County School District. Other schools in this district include Cedar Bluff School and Centre Elementary School. There are also high schools like Cherokee County High School. The district also has a Career & Technology Center. This center helps students learn skills for future jobs.
Famous People from Gaylesville
Some notable people have come from Gaylesville:
- Donald L. Cunningham was a judge on the Arizona Supreme Court.
- James S. Davenport was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma. He also served on the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.
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Gaylesville School
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Location of Gaylesville in Cherokee County, Alabama.
See also
In Spanish: Gaylesville para niños
