Kent, Elmore County, Alabama facts for kids
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Kent, Alabama
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 Kent, Elmore County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Kent, Elmore County, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Elmore |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36045
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 121157 |
Kent is a small place in Elmore County, Alabama, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
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Discovering Kent, Alabama
Kent is located in the state of Alabama. It's found in Elmore County, which is in the central part of the state.
Where is Kent Located?
You can find Kent along Alabama State Route 229. It's about 6.6 miles (or 10.6 kilometers) north-northwest of a larger town called Tallassee. Imagine drawing a line from Tallassee straight up and a little to the left, and you'd find Kent!
A Bit of History for Kent
Even though Kent isn't a big city, it has its own history, especially when it comes to mail!
Kent's Post Office and ZIP Code
Kent used to have its very own post office. It opened a long time ago, on November 29, 1913. The post office served the community for many years before it closed on August 20, 1988. Even though the physical post office isn't there anymore, Kent still has its own special ZIP code, which is 36045. This code helps make sure mail gets to the right place in Kent.
