Hope Hull, Alabama facts for kids
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Hope Hull, Alabama
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 Hope Hull, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Hope Hull, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Montgomery |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36043
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 120350 |
Hope Hull is a small community in Montgomery County, Alabama. It is located southwest of the city of Montgomery. This area is called an unincorporated community because it does not have its own local government.
A fun place to visit here is the Alabama Safari Park, where you can see animals from your car!
History of Hope Hull
Hope Hull has an interesting history. It used to be a stop on the Mobile and Montgomery Railroad. At first, it was called McGehee's Switch. This name honored a local farmer named Abner W. McGehee.
Later, McGehee changed the name to Hope Hull. He did this to honor Rev. Hope Hull. Rev. Hull was a Methodist preacher who traveled around to different churches. He was known as a "circuit rider." McGehee had met him in Georgia.
A post office opened in the area in 1875. It was first called McGehee's. In 1877, its name changed to Hope Hull.
Hope Hull is also home to Hooper Academy, a school. Another important place is the Tankersley Rosenwald School. This school is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Famous People from Hope Hull
Some notable people have connections to Hope Hull:
- Bibb Graves: He served as the Governor of Alabama two times. He was governor from 1927 to 1931 and again from 1935 to 1939.
- Ella Langley: She is a country music singer and songwriter.
- Lou Thornton: He used to play baseball professionally. He was an outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Lucille Times: She was an important person in the civil rights movement.
