Speake, Alabama facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Speake, Alabama
Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Lawrence
Elevation	200 m (650 ft)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID	160652

Speake is a small, unincorporated community located in Lawrence County, Alabama, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county. Speake was once known by a different name, Hodges Store.

Discover Speake, Alabama

Speake is nestled in the northern part of Alabama. It's a quiet place where people live and work, contributing to the larger community of Lawrence County. The area is known for its natural beauty and peaceful surroundings.

Famous People from Speake

Even though Speake is a small community, it has been home to some truly remarkable individuals who have achieved great things.

Lucas Black: From Speake to the Big Screen

• Lucas Black is a well-known actor who grew up right here in Speake. He even graduated from high school in the community. You might recognize him from movies like The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift or the TV show NCIS: New Orleans.

Jesse Owens: An Olympic Legend

• Jesse Owens was an incredible athlete and an Olympic gold medalist. He was born in the Speake/Oakville area. Jesse Owens became famous around the world for his amazing achievements in track and field at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. He won four gold medals, showing everyone the power of determination and skill. His story is a powerful example of overcoming challenges.