Spring Hill, Pike County, Alabama facts for kids
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Spring Hill, Alabama
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 Spring Hill, Pike County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Spring Hill, Pike County, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Pike |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 153530 |
Spring Hill is a small place in Pike County, Alabama, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a neighborhood or area that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county government.
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Where is Spring Hill Located?
Spring Hill is found in the southern part of the state of Alabama. It is part of Pike County. The community is situated about 8 miles (13 km) south of a larger city called Troy.
Getting to Spring Hill
You can find Spring Hill along Alabama State Route 87. This road runs north of where it meets another road, Alabama State Route 167. Knowing these routes helps people find their way to Spring Hill.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that are not officially part of a city or town. They don't have their own mayor or city council.
How Unincorporated Communities are Governed
Instead of having their own local government, these areas are usually looked after by the county government. This means the county provides services like police, fire, and road maintenance.
Why Some Places Are Unincorporated
Many smaller communities remain unincorporated because they might not have enough people to form their own city government. Sometimes, residents prefer to be managed by the county.
