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Palmetto, Alabama
Palmetto, Alabama is located in Alabama
Palmetto, Alabama
Palmetto, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Palmetto, Alabama is located in the United States
Palmetto, Alabama
Palmetto, Alabama
Location in the United States
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
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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