Princeton, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Princeton, Alabama
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Buildings along SR 65 in Princeton
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 Princeton, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Princeton, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35766
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| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 153067 |
Princeton is a small place in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Princeton is found along Alabama State Route 65. This road runs through the upper part of the Paint Rock Valley. This valley is a beautiful area known for its natural features.
If you travel about 7 miles (11 km) east from Princeton, you'll find Skyline. Skyline sits on top of the Cumberland Plateau, which is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the land around it. The border between Alabama and Tennessee is also just a few miles north of Princeton. Princeton has its own post office and uses the ZIP code 35766.
People from Princeton
Some interesting people have come from Princeton.
Henry Hollis Horton
- Henry Hollis Horton was an important person in politics. He served as the Governor of Tennessee from 1927 to 1933. A governor is the leader of a state's government.
Curly Putman
- Curly Putman was a famous country music songwriter. A songwriter is someone who writes the words and music for songs. He created many popular country hits.
