Silverhill, Alabama facts for kids
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Silverhill, Alabama
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Location of Silverhill in Baldwin County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Baldwin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 768 |
| • Density | 611.46/sq mi (236.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36576
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| FIPS code | 01-70536 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0126858 |
Silverhill is a small town located in Baldwin County, Alabama, in the United States. It is a part of the larger Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metropolitan area. In 2020, about 768 people lived there.
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Where is Silverhill Located?
Silverhill is in the southern part of Baldwin County. It is about 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Robertsdale.
A main road, Alabama State Route 104, also known as Silverhill Avenue, goes right through the middle of the town. This road connects Silverhill to Robertsdale in the east and Fairhope in the west. The town covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live in Silverhill?
The number of people living in Silverhill has changed over the years. In 1930, there were 314 residents. The population grew to 706 by 2010 and reached 768 people in 2020.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 314 | — | |
| 1940 | 270 | −14.0% | |
| 1950 | 354 | 31.1% | |
| 1960 | 417 | 17.8% | |
| 1970 | 552 | 32.4% | |
| 1980 | 624 | 13.0% | |
| 1990 | 556 | −10.9% | |
| 2000 | 616 | 10.8% | |
| 2010 | 706 | 14.6% | |
| 2020 | 768 | 8.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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The History of Silverhill
Silverhill was started in 1897 by three people from Chicago, Illinois: Oscar Johnson, C. O. Carlson, and C. A. Valentin. Oscar Johnson was an immigrant who came from Dalarna, Sweden.
Oscar Johnson also created the Svea Land Company in Chicago. This company helped sell land in Silverhill to new settlers. The first piece of land bought was about 1,500 acres (607 hectares). More land was added as more people moved to the area. Many Scandinavian families came to Silverhill from different parts of the United States. They helped build the community that Silverhill is today.
In 1902, a local general store called the People's Supply Company opened. It was a very important place for the community for many years, until the 1980s.
A fun place to visit nearby is the Wales West Light Railway. It is a train ride that looks like a Welsh mountain railway. It is located about 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Silverhill.
Schools in Silverhill
Silverhill is part of the Baldwin County Public Schools system. The town has one school, Silverhill Elementary School. This school teaches students from kindergarten up to 6th grade.
After 6th grade, students from Silverhill go to Central Baldwin Middle School for 7th and 8th grade. Then, they attend Robertsdale High School for grades 9 through 12. Both of these schools are located in Robertsdale.
Images for kids
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State Bank
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Svea Land Company office
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People's Supply Company
See also
In Spanish: Silverhill (Alabama) para niños
