Mount Willing, Alabama facts for kids
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Mount Willing, Alabama
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 Mount Willing, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Mount Willing, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lowndes |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 123417 |
Mount Willing is a small community located in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States. It is a quiet crossroads community, known for being the birthplace of some notable Americans.
One famous person from Mount Willing was Thomas Hinman Moorer. He became a very important leader in the United States Navy. He served as the Chief of Naval Operations from 1967 to 1970. This means he was the top officer in charge of the entire Navy! Later, from 1970 to 1974, he became the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This was an even bigger job, where he was the main military advisor to the President of the United States.
Another talented person born here was John Lee (1915–1977). He was a country blues musician. He played the guitar and piano, and he was also a singer and songwriter.
About Mount Willing
Mount Willing is a small, unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not officially organized as a city or town. It is part of the larger Montgomery metropolitan area.
Population History
Mount Willing appeared on the U.S. Census only once. In 1890, the population of Mount Willing was recorded as 231 people. After that, it was no longer listed separately in census records.
