Mardisville, Alabama facts for kids
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Mardisville, Alabama
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 Mardisville, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Mardisville, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Talladega |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 166157 |
Mardisville, also known as Jumpers Spring, is a small place in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. It's an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
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The Story of Mardisville: A Look Back
Early Days: Jumpers Spring and the Creek People
Long ago, this area was called Jumpers Spring. It was named after a local Creek Indian person. The Creek people were the original inhabitants of this land for many years. They had lived here for a very long time.
Changes in the 1830s: Land Sales and New Names
In the 1830s, the United States government made many Creek people move from their homes. This was part of a big event called Indian Removal. They were forced to move to lands west of the Mississippi River. This new area was known as Indian Territory.
After the Creek people left, the United States General Land Office opened in Mardisville in 1834. This office was where people could buy land. It stayed open in Mardisville until 1842.
The community was later renamed Mardisville. This was to honor Samuel Wright Mardis. He was the person in charge of the land office until he passed away.
Life in Old Mardisville: A Busy Trading Spot
At one time, Mardisville was a busy place. It had a large sixteen-room tavern, which was like an inn for travelers. There was also a wood shop, a tailor shop, and a general store where people bought everyday items. You could even find a cake shop and a bakery. Several churches were also part of the community.
Mardisville became an important trading center. It served the farms and plantations in the area that grew cotton. A post office was set up in Mardisville in 1833. It helped people send and receive mail until it closed in 1881.
Important People from Mardisville
Some notable people lived in or were connected to Mardisville:
- Joab Lawler: He served as a U.S. Representative for Alabama. This means he was elected to speak for Alabama in the United States government in Washington, D.C. He served from 1835 to 1838.
- Micah Taul: He was a U.S. Representative for Kentucky from 1815 to 1817. Later, he moved to Mardisville. He was also the grandfather of Taul Bradford.
