Red Hill, Alabama facts for kids
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Red Hill, Alabama
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 Red Hill, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Red Hill, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marshall |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 125481 |
Red Hill is a small place in Marshall County, Alabama, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is governed by the county.
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History of Red Hill
Early Days: A Cherokee Village
Around the year 1790, a Cherokee village was established near where Red Hill is today. This village was known as Brown's Village. It was located along Brown's Creek.
Red Hill During the Civil War
Red Hill played a small part in the American Civil War. In 1865, a general named Hylan B. Lyon was staying in Red Hill. He was a general for Nathan B. Forrest, a famous Confederate cavalry leader.
A group of soldiers from the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry captured General Lyon. However, he managed to escape.
A Medal of Honor Story
On January 14, 1865, Colonel William Jackson Palmer led the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry. They were at Red Hill. With fewer than 200 soldiers, he bravely attacked a larger enemy force. His group won the fight. They captured an enemy cannon and about 100 prisoners. Amazingly, Colonel Palmer's group did not lose a single soldier. For this brave action, William Jackson Palmer was given the Medal of Honor. This is one of the highest awards for bravery in the U.S. military. He received it on February 24, 1894.
The Red Hill Post Office
Red Hill also had its own post office for many years. It operated from 1842 until 1905. This means people in Red Hill could send and receive mail right in their community.
