Mathews, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mathews, Alabama
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1922 fire insurance map of Mathews
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 Mathews, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Mathews, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Montgomery |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36052
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2747836 |
Mathews is a small place in Montgomery County, Alabama, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
Mathews is located about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) east-southeast of Montgomery, which is the capital city of Alabama. Even though it's not a city, Mathews has its own ZIP code, 36052. It used to have a post office, but that closed down on November 19, 2011.
The Story Behind the Name
Mathews was named after an important person from American history. This person was George Mathews.
Who Was George Mathews?
George Mathews was a hero from the American Revolutionary War. This was the war where the American colonies fought for their independence from Great Britain. After the war, he became a Georgia Governor, which means he was the leader of the state of Georgia. Naming the community after him was a way to honor his contributions to the country.
