Pleasant Hill, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pleasant Hill, Alabama
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Pleasant Hill Alabama Volunteer Fire Department
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 Pleasant Hill, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Pleasant Hill, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dallas |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36775
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 155207 |
Pleasant Hill is a small, unincorporated community in Dallas County, Alabama. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
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The Story of Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill started out as a place called Fort Rascal. This was a trading post, a special place where people could trade goods and supplies. This happened before many Native American groups were moved from their lands.
In 1828, the community got its own post office. At that time, its name was changed to Pleasant Hill.
Famous Visitor and His Book
A famous English naturalist named Philip Henry Gosse visited Pleasant Hill in 1838. A naturalist is someone who studies nature, like plants and animals. Gosse stayed for eight months. During his visit, he taught at a school for Reuben Saffold. Saffold was a planter, which means he owned a large farm. He was also a judge on the Supreme Court of Alabama.
Gosse spent his time studying and drawing the plants and animals of the area. He also wrote about his observations of daily life there. Later, he published a book called Letters from Alabama, sharing what he learned and saw.
Historical Buildings in Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill is home to some important historical sites. The Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a very important place in American history.
Several other sites in Pleasant Hill are listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage. This list includes places that are important to Alabama's history. One nearby site, Belvoir, is also on this list.
Who Lived Here?
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| 1880 | 193 | — | |
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We know about the population of Pleasant Hill from old records. In 1880, the United States Census counted 193 people living in Pleasant Hill.
Famous People from Pleasant Hill
Some notable people have come from Pleasant Hill:
- Sidney Johnston Catts: He became the 22nd Governor of Florida.
- Johnnie Cowan: He was an infielder who played Negro league baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Pleasant Hill (Alabama) para niños
