Shottsville, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shottsville, Alabama
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 Shottsville, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Shottsville, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marion |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 126823 |
Shottsville is a small place in Marion County, Alabama. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Shottsville is about 15 miles northwest of Hamilton.
About Shottsville
Shottsville is located in the state of Alabama, which is in the southeastern part of the United States. It sits at an elevation of about 489 feet above sea level. People in Shottsville use the Central Time Zone.
How Shottsville Got Its Name
Shottsville is named after a person named Lovid McCindry Shotts. He moved to this area in 1839. Later, in 1874, he became the very first postmaster for the community. A postmaster is the person in charge of a local post office. The post office in Shottsville operated from 1874 until 1905.
Before it was called Shottsville, people in the area knew it as "Stone Town." This was because many families living there had the last name Stone.
A Big Storm Hits
On April 27, 2011, Shottsville was affected by a very strong tornado. This tornado was part of a larger storm system. It was known as the Smithville, Mississippi EF5 tornado. An EF5 tornado is the strongest kind of tornado.
When the tornado crossed into Alabama, it caused significant damage in Shottsville. The damage was rated as EF3. This means the winds were very powerful, causing serious harm to buildings and trees in the community.
