Mount Hope, Lawrence County, Alabama facts for kids
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Mount Hope, Alabama
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 Mount Hope, Lawrence County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Mount Hope, Lawrence County, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lawrence |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35651
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| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 160152 |
Mount Hope is a small place in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town. The community uses the ZIP code 35651.
How Many People Lived There?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 94 | — | |
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In 1880, the U.S. Census counted 94 people living in Mount Hope. This was the only time Mount Hope was officially listed in the census records.
Important Events in Mount Hope
Mount Hope has faced some tough times. In 1985, the Mount Hope High School building burned down. Students woke up in the middle of the night to see their school on fire. Classes were moved to the current Mount Hope School. However, the high school was never rebuilt.
The community also experienced a powerful natural disaster. In 2011, a very strong tornado hit Mount Hope. This tornado was part of the Hackleburg–Phil Campbell tornado. It was an EF5 tornado, which is the strongest type. The tornado caused a lot of damage to the town.
Famous People from Mount Hope
Mount Hope was the birthplace of Russell McWhortor Cunningham. He was an important person in Alabama's history. From 1904 to 1905, he served as the acting governor of Alabama. An acting governor steps in to lead when the main governor is unable to.
