Pintlala, Alabama facts for kids
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Pintlala, Alabama
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 Pintlala, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Pintlala, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Montgomery |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 124905 |
Pintlala is a small place in Montgomery County, Alabama, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county. Pintlala is located on U.S. Route 31, about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) south of the city of Montgomery. It is also known as Pint Lala or Colquitt.
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History of Pintlala
The Name Pintlala
The name Pintlala comes from the Creek Native American language. It combines two words: pithlo, which means "canoe", and halatas, which means "to drag". So, Pintlala likely refers to a place where canoes were dragged, perhaps over land or through shallow water.
Early Creek Settlement
Pintlala was first settled as a town by the Upper Creek people. It grew around a tavern owned by a man named Sam Moniac. This tavern was located on the Old Federal Road, an important path for travelers in the early 1800s.
Pintlala During the Creek War
During the Creek War (1813–1814), a conflict between the United States and parts of the Creek Nation, about 50 to 60 houses in Pintlala were burned by American forces. Sam Moniac, who owned the tavern, was related to an important Creek leader named William Weatherford. Moniac's tavern was a well-known stop, and famous travelers like General James Wilkinson and Benjamin Hawkins visited it. Sadly, Moniac's tavern and home were later burned by a group of Creek warriors known as the Red Sticks.
Pintlala's Development
Pintlala School
The Pintlala School was started in 1923. It brought together students from smaller nearby communities like Hope Hull, Le Grand, and Snowdoun. This helped create a central place for education in the area.
Post Office and Grange Hall
Pintlala had a post office that operated under the name Pint Lala from 1827 to 1883. Later, it was called Colquitt from 1900 to 1904. The Alabama Chapter of The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, a farming organization, held its last meeting at Grange Hall in Pintlala in July 1891.
Historic Places in Pintlala
Three important places in Pintlala are recognized on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage. These are:
- Bethel Cemetery
- Pintlala School
- Tabernacle Methodist Church
These sites help preserve the history and culture of the community.
Notable Person
- Ray Scott is a famous person linked to Pintlala. He founded the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.), which is a very popular organization for bass fishing. Many well-known people have visited his private lake in Pintlala to fish, including former Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush, as well as fishing expert Bill Dance and famous pilot Chuck Yeager.
