Mountain Creek, Alabama facts for kids
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Mountain Creek, Alabama
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1922 fire insurance map of Mountain Creek
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 Mountain Creek, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Mountain Creek, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Chilton |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 152547 |
Mountain Creek is a small, quiet community in Alabama, United States. It is located in the southeastern part of Chilton County. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county. Mountain Creek is best known for a special park that remembers soldiers from a long time ago.
Confederate Memorial Park: A Place of History
Mountain Creek is home to the Confederate Memorial Park. This special park was once known as the Alabama Confederate Soldiers Home. It was a place where soldiers who fought in the American Civil War could live and be cared for. The home operated from 1902 until 1939.
What You Can Find at the Park
Today, the park covers about 102 acres (41 hectares) of land. It is a place where visitors can learn about history. The park has several interesting features:
- A museum: Here, you can see artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of the soldiers and the home.
- A research facility: This is where people can study old documents and learn more about the past.
- Historic structures: You can see some of the original buildings or their ruins.
- Two cemeteries: These cemeteries are the final resting place for over 300 Confederate soldiers who lived at the home.
The park helps people understand a part of American history. It honors the soldiers who lived there and tells their stories.
