Nokomis, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nokomis, Alabama
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 Nokomis, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Nokomis, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Escambia |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 155179 |
Nokomis is a small place in Escambia County, Alabama, United States. It is 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.
Nokomis is located near U.S. Route 31, which is a major road. It's also close to a railway line used by CSX Transportation. This community is about 4.3 miles (7 km) west-southwest of a larger town called Atmore.
A Special Location
One very interesting thing about Nokomis is its unique location. Its boundaries actually stretch into three different counties! These counties are:
- Escambia County, Alabama
- Escambia County, Florida
- Baldwin County, Alabama
This makes Nokomis a unique spot where three county lines meet.
Life in Nokomis
Nokomis is considered a suburb of Atmore. A suburb is a smaller community located just outside a larger city or town. Even though it's not a big city, Nokomis has some important services for its residents.
The community has:
- One fire station, which helps keep everyone safe.
- One church, a place for people to gather.
- Three businesses, which might include small shops or services.
Famous People from Nokomis
Even small communities can be home to famous people!
- Albert Murray was a well-known American writer and critic. He was born in Nokomis. Murray wrote many books and essays about culture, music, and American life.
