Letohatchee, Alabama facts for kids
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Letohatchee, Alabama
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Letohatchee Post Office
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 Letohatchee, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Letohatchee, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lowndes |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 121509 |
Letohatchee is a small community in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States. It is not officially a city or town, but rather an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government.
Letohatchee is part of the larger Montgomery area. It has a very small number of people living there and only a few businesses.
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Where is Letohatchee Located?
Letohatchee is found just south of the city of Montgomery. It is located within Lowndes County.
Today, much of Letohatchee is open land. You can find large areas of pastures and untouched woods. The community's area is thought to be about 18 miles across. In the past, this region was known for growing a lot of cotton.
Population Details
Letohatchee was counted as a separate community in the U.S. Census in 1880 and 1890. These were the only times it was listed on its own. Now, its population is included as part of Montgomery.
- In 1880, 73 people lived in Letohatchee.
- In 1890, the population grew to 112 people.
The postal code for Letohatchee is 36047. In 2010, the total population for this entire postal code area was 1,396 people.
Local Businesses and Industry
Letohatchee has a few businesses that serve the community. There are four convenience stores where people can buy everyday items. You can also find one restaurant that is combined with a cattle yard. The community also has its own post office.
An important industry in Letohatchee is mining. The American Colloid Company operates a Bentonite clay mining site here. Bentonite clay is a special type of clay used in many products.
Education in Letohatchee
The main high school for students in the Letohatchee community is Calhoun High School. It serves as the secondary school for the area.
Notable People from Letohatchee
- JD Davison - A professional basketball player who plays as a Point Guard for the Boston Celtics.
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Letohatchee Post Office (ZIP Code: 36047)
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Calhoun Colored School (1892-1945) was located near Letohatchee. The principal's house, the only surviving original building, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 26, 1976.
