Huxford, Alabama facts for kids
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Huxford, Alabama
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 Huxford, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Huxford, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Escambia |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 197 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36543
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 151842 |
Huxford is a small, unincorporated community located in Escambia County, Alabama, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's governed by the county. Huxford is home to about 197 people.
About Huxford
Huxford is found in Escambia County, Alabama. It is located near Alabama State Route 21. This road is about 13.7 miles (or 22 kilometers) north of Atmore, a larger town nearby.
Postal Services
Even though it's a small community, Huxford used to have its own post office. This post office was open until November 5, 2011. Today, Huxford still has its very own ZIP code, which is 36543. A ZIP code helps mail get to the right place.
Historical Connections
Huxford is also located along the path of the historic Federal Road. This road was very important a long time ago. It was built in the early 1800s to help people travel and move goods across the southeastern United States. It played a big role in the history of Alabama.
