Marion Junction, Alabama facts for kids
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Marion Junction, Alabama
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1921 fire insurance map of Marion Junction
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 Marion Junction, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Marion Junction, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dallas |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 1,904 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36759
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 155147 |
Marion Junction, also known as Bridges, is a small, unincorporated community in Dallas County, Alabama. This means it's a settled place that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
It is located in the central part of Alabama. Marion Junction is found west of Selma and south of the city of Marion.
Discovering Ancient Life
One of the most exciting things about the area near Marion Junction is a special place called Harrell Station. This site is very important for scientists who study paleontology. Paleontology is the study of ancient life, including dinosaurs and other fossils.
Fossils Found at Harrell Station
At Harrell Station, scientists have discovered many different kinds of fossils. These include bones and other remains of dinosaurs. They have also found fossils of many other ancient animals and plants. These discoveries help us learn about what life was like millions of years ago in Alabama.
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