Hamburg, Alabama facts for kids
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Hamburg, Alabama
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 Hamburg, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Hamburg, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Perry |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 119621 |
Hamburg, also known as Hamburgh or Hamburg Station, is a small, unincorporated community in Perry County, Alabama, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but no official local government. A post office served the community under the name Hamburg for many years, from 1833 until 1941.
Population History
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| 1850 | 92 | — | |
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Hamburg was listed in the 1850 U.S. Census as an official town. At that time, its population was 92 people. The census records showed that 46 residents were Black and 46 were White. Of the Black residents, 45 were enslaved, and one was free. This was the only time Hamburg appeared with its own population count in the U.S. Census. While it was mentioned in the 1870 census, its population was not counted separately from its larger local area.
Famous People from Hamburg
Mary Ward Brown
- Mary Ward Brown was a well-known novelist who came from Hamburg. She was famous for her short stories and books that often explored life in the American South.
