Palmetto, Alabama facts for kids
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Palmetto, Alabama
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Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Pickens |
Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP Code |
35481
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Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
GNIS feature ID | 124391 |
Palmetto is a small, unincorporated community located in the northeastern part of Pickens County, Alabama, in the United States. Being "unincorporated" means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government, but rather a group of homes and businesses in a specific area.
A Look Back at Palmetto's History
Palmetto got its name from another community called Palmetto, which is located in South Carolina. This community in Alabama even had its own post office for many years, operating from 1853 until 1905.
Getting Around: Roads in Palmetto
Even though Palmetto is a small community, it's connected by important roads. These include one Alabama state highway and two roads managed by Pickens County.
- Alabama State Route 17: This road goes north towards Kennedy and State Route 96 (which is in Lamar County). It also goes south towards Reform.
- Pickens County Road 3/Old Pickens Road: This road heads south to Reform and connects with State Route 17.
- Pickens County Road 59: This road goes northeast towards Pickens County Road 51 and Ashcraft Corner, which is in Fayette County.
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