Posey Field, Alabama facts for kids

Posey Field is a small, unincorporated community located in Winston County, Alabama, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Posey Field was founded around 1950 and has about 74 residents.

Posey Field Airport

The Posey Field Airport is located right in the community. This airport was named after a person who used to be a politician from Winston County. A politician is someone who works in government, making decisions for the community or state.

Religion

There are two churches in the Posey Field community. These are the Posey Mills Baptist Church and the Sunny Home Baptist Church.

Community Services

Because Posey Field is part of Winston County, the county provides services like garbage pickup for the residents. The community also gets help from two fire departments: the Haleyville Fire Department and the Pebble Volunteer Fire Department. These departments help keep everyone safe from fires.

It's interesting to know that some parts of the Posey Field community are actually in a different county, called Franklin County. This includes the Posey Mill Baptist Church and the cemetery next to it.

Famous People from Posey Field

Some well-known people have connections to Posey Field:

• Pat Buttram, who was a famous actor known for his role in the TV show Green Acres.
• Jake Hess, a talented musician who was famous for his gospel music.