Rock Run, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rock Run, Alabama
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 Rock Run, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Rock Run, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 155218 |
Rock Run is a small place in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Rock Run is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) southeast of Centre.
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Exploring Rock Run's Past
Rock Run began as a busy place where people dug for valuable minerals. It was mostly a mining community. People think its name came from the way rocks containing iron ore seemed to "run" or flow in the area.
How Rock Run Got Its Name
There are two fun stories about how Rock Run got its name. One idea is that the name came from the way rocks with iron ore were found in the area. The other story tells of a settler who was climbing a hill. A rock came loose and rolled down. The settler watched it go and said, "Look at that rock run!"
Early Communication: The Post Office
For many years, Rock Run had its own post office. It opened in 1883 and helped people send and receive mail until 1957. This was an important part of daily life for the community.
Rock Run's Population Over Time
In 1890, the United States government counted the people living in Rock Run. This count is called a U.S. Census. The census showed that 360 people lived in Rock Run at that time.
Rock Run's Size in 1890
Back in 1890, Rock Run was actually the biggest community in Cherokee County. It had just a few more people than Centre, which is the county seat (the main town where the county government is located).
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| 1890 | 360 | — | |
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Images for kids
Below are photographs of Rock Run from the Historic American Engineering Record. These pictures show parts of the old furnace and buildings.
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Furnace foundations
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Furnace foundation
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Furnace foundation
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1890 furnace commissary building
