Highland Home, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Highland Home, Alabama
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Located in Highland Home, the Kirkpatrick House was built c. 1869 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 25, 1975.
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 Highland Home, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Highland Home, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Crenshaw |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36041
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 155099 |
Highland Home is a small place in Crenshaw County, Alabama, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is managed by the larger county government.
Highland Home is located along U.S. Route 331. This main road helps connect the community to other nearby places. For example, it is about 16.6 miles (26.7 kilometers) north of Luverne.
History of Highland Home
Highland Home has been a recognized community for a long time. Its post office, which helps send and receive mail, first opened on July 15, 1837. This shows that people have lived and worked in the area for many years.
The Kirkpatrick House
One important historical building in Highland Home is the Kirkpatrick House. It was built around 1869. This old house is so special that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 25, 1975. This means it is recognized as an important part of history.
Life in Highland Home
Highland Home is a quiet community. Most of its activity is centered around U.S. Route 331. The community uses the ZIP code 36041 for its mail services.
