Natchez, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Natchez, Alabama
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New Hope Baptist Church in Natchez
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 Natchez, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Natchez, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156767 |
Natchez is a small, quiet place in Monroe County, Alabama, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a neighborhood or area that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town.
A Special Pilot from Natchez
Natchez is famous for being the birthplace of a very important person named William C. Maxwell. He was a brave pilot in the United States Army Air Service. This was an early part of what is now the United States Air Force.
Maxwell was so important that a big military base was named after him. This base is called Maxwell Air Force Base. It is located in Montgomery, Alabama.
A Historic Church in Natchez
One of the most special places in Natchez is the New Hope Baptist Church. This church is very old and has a lot of history. It is so important that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places across the country that are worth protecting because of their history.
Natchez's Past
For many years, Natchez had its own post office. It opened in 1891. People in the community could send and receive their mail right there. The post office served the area for a long time, finally closing its doors in 1960.
