Spring Valley, Alabama facts for kids
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Spring Valley, Alabama
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 Spring Valley, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Spring Valley, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Colbert |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 127269 |
Spring Valley is a small place in Colbert County, Alabama, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official city or town, but people live there. Spring Valley is found where County Highways 57 and 61 meet. It's about 6.7 kilometers (4.2 miles) south-southeast of Muscle Shoals.
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Life in Spring Valley
Spring Valley has a rich history and a strong community spirit. It's a place where people know their neighbors.
Past Times and Traditions
Years ago, Spring Valley had its own grade school. This school was a busy place for the community. It even hosted fun events like the Miss Spring Valley Pageant. One famous winner was Miss Doris (Hunter) Lowery.
In the 1960s, the Spring Valley school was also a spot for big political gatherings. People would come to hear politicians speak before elections. A well-known politician named Big Jim Folsom once visited, expecting a large crowd.
Churches and Community Spirit
Spring Valley is home to several churches. These include Spring Valley Church of Christ, Spring Valley Baptist, Spring Valley Church of God, and Mt Moriah Baptist. These churches help bring the community together.
One special tradition in Spring Valley is the amazing Christmas light display. Since the 1970s, Bobby Wright has decorated his circular driveway with thousands of lights. People from all over visit from Thanksgiving until New Year's Day to see this wonderful show.
Local Stores of the Past
Over the years, Spring Valley has had many country stores. These stores were important places where people could buy supplies and meet up. Some of the store owners included Wallace Rutland, Dewey Isbell, Hubert Stanley, and Rube Mitchell. Mr. Elmer "Ford" and Mrs. Wylodean McDaniel Fuller also ran a store. Mr. Mitchell even had a cotton gin behind his store, which was used to separate cotton fibers.
Businesses in Spring Valley
Spring Valley is also home to several businesses that play a role in the local economy.
The Rock Quarry
Since the 1950s, a company called The Rogers Group has operated a limestone quarry here. It's located between Three Mile Lane and Gargis Lane. People used to call it the "rock crusher." When they blasted rocks, the booms could be felt all across Spring Valley as the quarry grew larger.
Modern Businesses
More recently, Sims Bark Co. has made Spring Valley its home. This company is located at the intersection of 3 Mile Lane and Spring Valley Road. They sell products like mulch, soil, and other materials for landscaping.
Spring Valley is also important for emergency services. It hosts the Colbert base for AirEvac Helicopter Service. This service provides quick medical transport by helicopter when people need urgent help.
