McCollum, Alabama facts for kids
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McCollum, Alabama
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 McCollum, Alabama
Location in Alabama
McCollum, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 122485 |
McCollum is a small place in Walker County, Alabama, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
McCollum is located about 3 miles (5 km) west of Jasper. You can find it along Alabama State Route 69.
History of McCollum
McCollum got its name from the McCollum family. They were some of the very first people to settle and live in this area.
A long time ago, from 1903 to 1909, McCollum even had its own post office. This was a place where people could send and receive mail.
Today, McCollum is known as the spot where two important roads meet. These roads are State Route 69 and State Route 124.
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