Louina, Alabama facts for kids
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Louina
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 Louina, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Randolph |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156631 |
Louina, also sometimes called Ole Louina, is a ghost town in Randolph County, Alabama, United States. A ghost town is a place where people used to live, but now it's mostly empty. Louina is located about 14 miles west of Roanoke and one mile east of Wadley.
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History of Louina
How Louina Started
Ole Louina was an important community when Randolph County was first settled. This area became open for settlement after the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814. In this battle, the Creek Native Americans were defeated by General Andrew Jackson.
Life in the Town
The town of Louina was officially started in 1834. It grew to be the largest town in Randolph County for a while. At its busiest, Louina had two churches, several stores, and a gristmill. A gristmill is a place where grain is ground into flour.
When Louina Ended
Louina lasted for many years, but by about 1905, the town began to decline. Eventually, most people moved away, turning it into the ghost town it is today.
People of Louina
Population Count
Louina appeared on the U.S. Census only once, in 1880. A census is an official count of the population. In 1880, Louina had 148 residents living there.
Famous Person from Louina
One notable person from Louina was James Thomas Heflin. He was a politician who served in the United States government. He was a Congressman and later a United States Senator.
Images for kids
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The "Liberty West Baptist Cemetery" is one of the last remaining vestiges of Louina, Alabama.
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