Prairieville, Alabama facts for kids
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Prairieville, Alabama
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 Prairieville, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Prairieville, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156931 |
Prairieville is a small community in Hale County, Alabama, United States. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.
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Where is Prairieville?
Prairieville is located in the state of Alabama, in the southeastern part of the United States. It sits about 190 feet (around 58 meters) above sea level. This means it's not very high up, but it's also not right at the coast.
Historic Places in Prairieville
Prairieville is known for its interesting old buildings. Many of these places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect important historical sites across the country.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
One of the most famous buildings in Prairieville is St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. It was built in 1853. The church has a special look called "Carpenter Gothic" style. This means it was built with wood but designed to look like grand stone churches from Europe. It has pointed arches and fancy decorations often seen in Gothic architecture. This church is so important that it's also a National Historic Landmark.
Historic Homes
Prairieville is also home to several historic houses. These large homes were built a long time ago and show how people lived in the past. Three of these homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
- Battersea
- Bermuda Hill
- Hawthorne
These old homes help us learn about the history of the area.
