Hollywood, Alabama facts for kids
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Hollywood, Alabama
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Location of Hollywood in Jackson County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.11 sq mi (23.59 km2) |
| • Land | 9.09 sq mi (23.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 914 |
| • Density | 100.51/sq mi (38.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35752
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-35632 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0120286 |
Hollywood is a small town in Jackson County, located in the northeast part of Alabama, United States. In 2020, about 914 people lived there. Hollywood is considered a nearby community to Scottsboro, which is the main city of the county.
The town is also known for the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) Bellefonte Nuclear Generating Station. This power plant was never finished by the TVA. In 2018, the TVA sold the plant, and private companies are now working on developing it.
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History of Hollywood, Alabama
The town of Hollywood started out with a different name. It was first called Samples on December 14, 1883. A few years later, on May 13, 1887, its name was changed to Hollywood. The town officially became an incorporated town on May 24, 1897. Its first election for town leaders happened shortly after, on June 8 of that same year.
In 1994, Hollywood, Alabama, along with ten other towns named Hollywood, had to stand up for their name. Hollywood, California tried to claim its name as a special brand. This would have forced other towns named Hollywood to pay money to use the name. However, Hollywood, Alabama, was the first town named Hollywood to officially become a town in the United States. It incorporated in 1897, which was six years before Hollywood, California, did in 1903. Also, Hollywood, California, later joined with Los Angeles in 1910, so it was no longer a separate city. This history helped Hollywood, Alabama, win the fight to keep its name freely.
A notable event in the town's history was a large sinkhole that appeared in 1892. This natural event was significant for the community.
Geography and Location
Hollywood is located at 34°43′1″N 85°57′56″W / 34.71694°N 85.96556°W. This means it is in a specific spot on the map.
The U.S. Census Bureau states that the town covers a total area of about 8.9 square miles (23.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small portion being water.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 168 | — | |
| 1910 | 234 | 39.3% | |
| 1920 | 276 | 17.9% | |
| 1930 | 274 | −0.7% | |
| 1940 | 311 | 13.5% | |
| 1950 | 477 | 53.4% | |
| 1960 | 246 | −48.4% | |
| 1970 | 301 | 22.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,110 | 268.8% | |
| 1990 | 916 | −17.5% | |
| 2000 | 950 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,000 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 914 | −8.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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The population of Hollywood has changed over many years. In 2000, there were 950 people living in the town. These people lived in 375 households, with 265 of them being families.
The average number of people in each household was about 2.53. For families, the average size was about 3.03 people.
The town's population included people of different ages. About 26.7% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 9.7% were 65 years old or older. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 37 years.
Beaver Creek was an important road in the community. The Star Island convent is also a place that visitors often go to see.
Notable People from Hollywood
- Human Tornado: Born Craig Williams in Hollywood, Alabama, in 1983. He is famous as a professional wrestler and has won championships.
- Amy O'Neill: A former actress.
See also
In Spanish: Hollywood (Alabama) para niños
