Holtville, Alabama facts for kids
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Holtville, Alabama
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Location of Holtville in Elmore County, Alabama.
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 Holtville, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Elmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.18 sq mi (65.22 km2) |
| • Land | 21.59 sq mi (55.91 km2) |
| • Water | 3.60 sq mi (9.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,940 |
| • Density | 228.85/sq mi (88.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 120302 |
Holtville is a community in Elmore County, Alabama, United States. It is also known by its older name, Slapout. Holtville is a "census-designated place," which means it's an area the government uses for collecting statistics. It does not have its own local city government.
Holtville is located next to Jordan Lake. Many people in Holtville live near the lake or in the nearby Lightwood community.
The old name "Slapout" comes from a story about a storekeeper. When he ran out of an item, he would say he was "slap out of it."
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Population in Holtville
As of the 2020 United States Census, Holtville had a population of 4,940 people.
Schools in Holtville
Holtville is part of the Elmore County Public School System. The community has several schools:
- Holtville Elementary School
- Holtville Middle School
- Holtville Junior High School
- Holtville High School
In 2021, these schools together had 2,115 students.
Famous People from Holtville
Some notable people have connections to Holtville:
- Jessica Meuse: She was a contestant on the thirteenth season of American Idol, a popular TV singing competition.
- Randy Nix: He is a politician who served as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Kirby Smart: He is the head football coach for the University of Georgia's football team.
Holtville in Popular Culture
Holtville was featured in a film made in 1945 by The United States Information Agency. This film showed how a rural community could improve its situation. It highlighted how education and working together helped the community overcome challenges like poverty and poor soil.
See also
In Spanish: Holtville (Alabama) para niños
