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Old Spring Hill, Alabama
Old Spring Hill, Alabama is located in Alabama
Old Spring Hill, Alabama
Old Spring Hill, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Old Spring Hill, Alabama is located in the United States
Old Spring Hill, Alabama
Old Spring Hill, Alabama
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Alabama
County Marengo
Elevation
315 ft (96 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 334

Old Spring Hill is a small place in Marengo County, Alabama, United States. It is an unincorporated area, which means it's a community that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.

A Look Back: History of Old Spring Hill

This community started in the early 1800s. People began settling here and building their lives.

Early Buildings and Life

Two important churches were built early on. A Methodist church was established in 1825. A Baptist church followed shortly after, in 1828.

Before the American Civil War, Old Spring Hill was a busy place. It had schools for both boys and girls. There was also a special club called a Masonic lodge. Several stores served the community's needs.

How Old Spring Hill Got Its Name

The community was first simply called Spring Hill. However, after the American Civil War, another place near Mobile also wanted to be called Spring Hill. That community received the official post office name.

Because Old Spring Hill had lost its post office, it needed a new name to get one back. So, the people decided to add "Old" to the name. This is how it became known as Old Spring Hill.

Where is Old Spring Hill?

Old Spring Hill is located in the state of Alabama. You can find it at about 32.438 degrees North latitude and 87.774 degrees West longitude.

Elevation and Surroundings

The community sits at an elevation of about 315 feet (or 96 meters) above sea level. This means it's a bit higher than some surrounding areas.

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