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Newell, Alabama
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 Newell, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Newell, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Randolph |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156792 |
Newell is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, Alabama, United States, located 11.5 miles (18.5 km) north-northeast of Wedowee.
History
Newell was named after the family of W. P. Newell, who was elected as sheriff of Randolph County in 1845. Newell also served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1853 to 1855. He later served as the mayor of Camp Hill, Alabama.
A post office was established under the name Newell in 1887. The post office was closed on October 5, 2002.
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