Havana, Alabama facts for kids
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Havana, Alabama
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 Havana, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Havana, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 159736 |
Havana is a small, quiet community in Hale County, Alabama. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county. Havana does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is located in the beautiful state of Alabama, in the southern United States.
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A Look at Havana's Past Population
Havana was counted in the U.S. Census way back in 1880. At that time, 137 people lived there. This was the only time Havana was listed in the official census records. It has remained a small community since then.
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| 1880 | 137 | — | |
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Interesting People from Havana
Even though Havana is a small place, some notable people have connections to it. These individuals made important contributions in different fields.
J.B. Elliott, Weather Expert
J.B. Elliott was a weather forecaster. He worked at the National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama. He helped predict the weather for many years, from 1957 to 1989.
Joseph Neely Powers, University Leader
Joseph Neely Powers was a very important person in education. He served as the chancellor of the University of Mississippi. A chancellor is like the main leader or president of a university. He held this position twice, first from 1914 to 1924, and again from 1930 to 1932.
Henry Tutwiler, School Founder
Henry Tutwiler was an important educator in the 1800s. He started a school for boys called the Greene Springs School. This school was located just outside of Havana.
Julia Tutwiler, Advocate for Change
Julia Tutwiler was a strong advocate for education and prison reform in the 1800s. An advocate is someone who strongly supports a cause. She worked to improve schools and make prisons better places. She believed in giving people more opportunities.
See also
In Spanish: Havana (Alabama) para niños
