Jones Chapel, Alabama facts for kids
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Jones Chapel, Alabama
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 Jones Chapel, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Jones Chapel, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cullman |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 159870 |
Jones Chapel is a small, unincorporated community located in Cullman County, Alabama. Being "unincorporated" means it's a place with a shared identity, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's found about 13 miles (21 kilometers) west-northwest of the city of Cullman, right along Alabama State Route 74.
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History of Jones Chapel
How Jones Chapel Got Its Name
The community of Jones Chapel gets its name from a local church. This church was named to honor an important early settler known as "Turkeytail" Jones. He was one of the first people to settle in this area.
Turkeytail Jones and the Trading Post
"Turkeytail" Jones was a very active person in the early days of the community. He owned and ran a trading post right in the middle of the area. A trading post was like a general store where people could buy and sell goods. Turkeytail Jones often traded goods with the local Native American tribes, exchanging items for valuable furs. This helped the community grow and connect with others.
Early Post Office
Jones Chapel also had its own post office for many years. It operated under the name Jones Chapel from 1868 until 1907. This means people in the community could send and receive mail right there, which was very important before modern communication methods.
