Newtonville, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Newtonville, Alabama
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Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Fayette |
Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
GNIS feature ID | 123935 |
Newtonville is a small place in Fayette County, Alabama, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Newtonville is found along Alabama State Route 171, about 10.4 miles (16.7 kilometers) south of a bigger town called Fayette.
A Look at Newtonville's Past
How Newtonville Got Its Name
Newtonville was named after a person named E. B. Newton. He was one of the first people to settle and live in this area a long time ago. Many communities are named after their founders or important early residents.
The Old Post Office
For many years, Newtonville had its own post office. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It was open from 1850 until 1940. A post office was a very important part of a community back then, especially before the internet and cell phones!