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Gosport, Alabama
Gosport, Alabama is located in Alabama
Gosport, Alabama
Gosport, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Country United States
State Alabama
County Clarke
Elevation
112 ft (34 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36482
Area code(s) 251
FIPS code 01-01025
GNIS feature ID 119188

Gosport is a small place in Clarke County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of an official city or town government.

Gosport is very close to another unincorporated community called Whatley. Sometimes, people get the two places mixed up or think they are the same location.

About Gosport's Location

Gosport uses the telephone 251. Its ZIP code is 36482. The community is located where the Claiborne Bridge crosses the Alabama River. This bridge connects Clarke County with Monroe County.

Exploring Historic Places in Gosport

One important historical site in Gosport is a plantation house called Woodlands. It is also known as the Frederick Blount Plantation. This old house is famous for its special design and history.

Because of its unique architecture, Woodlands was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 28, 1980. This list includes places in the United States that are important to preserve.

Gosport's Past Population

In the year 1850, a census was taken in the United States. This count showed that Gosport had a population of 500 people. At that time, Gosport was the largest community in Clarke County. It was even twice as big as the second-largest community, Choctaw Corner. Today, Choctaw Corner is known as Thomasville.

Population Data

Historical population
Census Pop.
1850 500
U.S. Decennial Census

See also

In Spanish: Gosport (Alabama) para niños

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