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Sardis, Alabama
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 Sardis, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Sardis, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dallas |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36775
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 126399 |
Sardis, also known as Berlin, is a small community in Dallas County, Alabama, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
A Look Back: History of Sardis
The community of Sardis got its name from an ancient city called Sardis that is mentioned in the Bible. A post office, which is where mail is sent and received, was opened in Sardis way back in 1856.
One important place in Sardis is the J. Bruce Hain House. This house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special building that is important to the history of the United States.
Famous People from Sardis
Sardis is the hometown of some notable people:
- Bill Hefner: He was a U.S. Representative, which means he was elected to speak for the people of his area in the United States Congress. He served from 1975 to 1999.
- Clara Weaver Parrish: She was a talented artist.
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