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Marlow, Alabama
Marlow, Alabama is located in Alabama
Marlow, Alabama
Marlow, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Marlow, Alabama is located in the United States
Marlow, Alabama
Marlow, Alabama
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Alabama
County Baldwin
Elevation
43 ft (13 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 251
GNIS feature ID 122291

Marlow is a small place in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of an official city or town. Instead, it is governed by the county.

History of Marlow

How Marlow Got Its Name

The community of Marlow was named after a local Methodist church. This church was important to the people living there.

Early Services in Marlow

Marlow had its own post office for many years. It was open from 1887 until 1909. This helped people send and receive mail.

The Marlow Ferry

Marlow was once home to the important Marlow Ferry. A ferry is a boat that carries people and goods across a river. This ferry crossed the Fish River.

The Marlow Ferry was used during big moments in American history.

  • During the War of 1812, General Andrew Jackson and his soldiers used the ferry. This war was fought between the United States and Great Britain.
  • Later, during the American Civil War, soldiers from the Union Army also used the ferry. The Civil War was a conflict between the northern and southern states of the U.S.

The ferry was also a key spot for trade. Farmers would bring their crops and other goods to the ferry. From there, these items would be sent to Mobile, a larger city nearby.

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