Kellerman, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kellerman, Alabama
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Workers' housing at the Kellerman mines
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 Kellerman, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Kellerman, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tuscaloosa |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35468
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 121109 |
Kellerman is a small, quiet place in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States. It is about 6 miles (10 km) north of Brookwood. Kellerman was once a busy town built around a coal mine. Today, only a few houses remain there.
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A Town Built for Mining
Kellerman started as a "company town." This means a company, the Central Iron & Coal Co., built the town. They owned the houses and stores. The town was made for the people who worked in the coal mines.
Life in a Company Town
Life in Kellerman revolved around the coal mine. Almost 5,000 people lived there at one point. They worked hard digging for coal. The company provided homes and services for them.
The End of an Era
In 1962, the coal mining operations stopped. This meant there was no more work. Most of the people who lived in Kellerman moved away. Today, fewer than 10 houses are left.
Kellerman's Post Office
The Kellerman post office opened a long time ago. It started on August 6, 1902. It used to serve the busy mining community.
Where the Post Office Is Now
The original post office building is no longer in Kellerman. It has been moved to the Alabama Mining Museum. This museum is located in Dora, Alabama. You can visit it there to see a piece of history.
Who Was Kellerman Named After?
The community of Kellerman was probably named after a civil engineer. This engineer worked for the Kellerman Mine Company. Many towns are named after important people connected to their founding.
Notable People from Kellerman
- Dee Miles was a baseball player. He came from Kellerman.
