Peaceburg, Alabama facts for kids
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Peaceburg, Alabama
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 Peaceburg, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Peaceburg, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Calhoun |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156861 |
Peaceburg is a small, unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official town or city government.
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History of Peaceburg
Peaceburg once had its own post office. This post office opened in 1885. However, it closed down about 20 years later, in 1905.
Peaceburg and World War II
In 1941, during World War II, the U.S. War Department bought a very large area of land. This land included Peaceburg and a nearby place called Morrisville. The total area bought was huge, almost 27,000 acres!
Training for Soldiers
Because the land was needed for the war, everyone living in Peaceburg and the surrounding area had to move out. The land was then used as a special training ground for soldiers. These soldiers were getting ready to fight in World War II.
Changing Names
At first, this military training area was called the Morrisville Maneuver Area. Later on, its name was changed. It became known as the Pelham Range Area.
Where is Peaceburg?
Peaceburg is located in the middle-west part of Calhoun County, Alabama. It sits about 620 feet (which is about 189 meters) above sea level. You can find its exact location using these coordinates: 33.738268 degrees North and -85.904732 degrees West.
