Kahatchie, Talladega County, Alabama facts for kids
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Kahatchie, Alabama
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 Kahatchie, Talladega County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Kahatchie, Talladega County, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Talladega |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 164208 |
Kahatchee is a small place in Talladega County, Alabama, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government. Kahatchee is also known by other names, like Handytown or Achates.
The Story of Kahatchee
The name Kahatchee comes from an old Native American town. This town belonged to the Upper Creek people. They lived in this area long ago. The name also inspired Kahatchee Creek and the Kahatchie Hills nearby.
In the Creek language, "Kahatchie" means "cane creek." This refers to a type of tall grass called river cane. This cane grows along waterways all over Alabama.
Post Offices in the Past
A post office called Handytown opened in 1873. It only stayed open for about a year, closing in 1874. Later, another post office opened in the area. It was called Achates and operated from 1882 until 1894.
