Ramer, Alabama facts for kids
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Ramer, Alabama
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 Ramer, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Ramer, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Montgomery |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36069
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 153107 |
Ramer, also known as Athens, is a small community in Montgomery County, Alabama, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community. Ramer is located about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) from the city of Montgomery. The land in Ramer is about 469 feet (143 meters) above sea level.
A Look Back: Ramer's History
The community we know as Ramer today was first called Athens. However, when the people living there wanted to open a post office, they ran into a problem. There was already another city in Alabama named Athens.
To avoid confusion, the community decided to change its name. They chose "Ramer" after a nearby creek. The Ramer post office officially opened its doors in 1851.
Famous Faces from Ramer
Even though Ramer is a small community, some notable people have come from there.
- Joe Caffie was a professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder for the Cleveland Indians team.
- Oscar Gamble was another well-known baseball player. He played as an outfielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball.
