Moores Valley, Alabama facts for kids
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Moores Valley, Alabama
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 Moores Valley, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Moores Valley, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marengo |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
Moores Valley is a small place in Marengo County, Alabama, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
History of Moores Valley
Moores Valley got its start because of the Frisco Railroad. When the railroad tracks were built and reached this area, it helped the community grow. Railroads were very important a long time ago for moving people and goods. They often led to new settlements popping up along their routes.
Geography of Moores Valley
Moores Valley is located in the state of Alabama. You can find it at these coordinates: 32°03′40″N 87°37′48″W / 32.06098°N 87.63000°W. This is like its exact address on a map! The area is about 128 feet (39 m) above sea level. This measurement, called elevation, tells us how high a place is compared to the ocean's surface.
