New Castle, Alabama facts for kids

Quick facts for kids New Castle, Alabama
Unincorporated community
New Castle, Alabama Location in Alabama Show map of Alabama New Castle, Alabama Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Jefferson
Elevation	531 ft (162 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	35119
Area code(s)	205, 659
GNIS feature ID	152613

New Castle is a small place in Jefferson County, Alabama, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settled area that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

New Castle is located about 9 miles (or 14 kilometers) north of downtown Birmingham. It has its own post office and uses the ZIP code 35119.

What Was New Castle Known For?

New Castle was once an important place for getting coal out of the ground. Coal is a type of rock that can be burned for energy.

The Coal Mines of New Castle

• Long ago, New Castle was home to busy coal mines.
• These mines were a big part of the area's economy.
• They provided jobs for many people living nearby.

John T. Milner and the Mines

• A person named John T. Milner was very involved with the coal mines in New Castle.
• He operated these mines, which means he managed them and made sure they were working.
• Milner was an important figure in Alabama's history, especially in developing its industries.

Where is New Castle Located?

New Castle is in the state of Alabama, which is in the southeastern part of the United States. It's part of Jefferson County, one of the largest counties in Alabama.

• It's close to the big city of Birmingham.
• The area has a central time zone.
• Its elevation is about 531 feet (or 162 meters) above sea level.