Old Eastaboga, Alabama facts for kids
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Old Eastaboga, Alabama
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Covered Bridge spanning Choccolocco Creek, taken in 1935 as part of the Historic American Buildings Survey
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 Old Eastaboga, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Old Eastaboga, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Talladega |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 152774 |
Old Eastaboga is a small place in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed as part of the larger county.
The name "Eastaboga" comes from the Muscogee language. It means "where the people reside." This community was originally just called Eastaboga. This was true until the early 1900s.
A nearby place called McFall was later renamed Eastaboga. This new Eastaboga was located along the railroad. It was partly in Talladega County and partly in Calhoun County. To avoid confusion, the original Eastaboga then became known as Old Eastaboga.
How Many People Lived Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 398 | — | |
| 1910 | 94 | −76.4% | |
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Old Eastaboga, when it was simply called Eastaboga, was listed as an official town in the 1900 and 1910 U.S. Censuses. It was entirely within Talladega County. It likely became an official town around or before 1900.
However, the number of people living there dropped a lot by 1910. Because of this big change, it probably stopped being an official town during that decade.
Who Are Some Famous People From Old Eastaboga?
- Lewis Archer Boswell was an important person from this area. He was a pioneer in aviation, meaning he was one of the first people to explore flying.
