Neel, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Neel, Alabama
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Neel, Alabama, in 2012, seen from west of the five-way stop.
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 Neel, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Neel, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Morgan |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35640, 35619
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 160222 |
Neel is a small place in western Morgan County, Alabama, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
Neel is located south of a bigger city called Decatur. It is also west of Hartselle. A special feature of Neel is its "5-way stop" intersection. This is where Ironman Road, Danville Road, and Neel School Road all meet.
About Neel, Alabama
Neel is considered part of the Decatur Metropolitan Area. This is a way to group nearby cities and communities for statistics. It also connects to the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. This just means it's part of a larger region with other important places.
A Look Back in Time
For a short time, Neel had its own post office. This post office was open from 1890 to 1906. It helped people send and receive mail in the community.
Weather Events in Neel
On November 29, 2016, a strong tornado hit the Neel community. This tornado caused a lot of damage. It destroyed several homes and businesses in the area. People worked together to help the community recover after this event.
