Stanton, Alabama facts for kids
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Stanton, Alabama
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 Stanton, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Stanton, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Chilton |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36790
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
Stanton is a small place in Chilton County, Alabama, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government like a city or town.
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About Stanton's History
Post Office Services
For many years, Stanton had its own post office. People called "postmasters" were in charge of it. They served the community from 1883 until 2006.
Powerful Tornado Event
On March 21, 1932, a very strong tornado hit Stanton. This type of storm is sometimes called a "wedge tornado" because it looks wide like a triangle. Sadly, this powerful storm caused seven people to lose their lives.
Where is Stanton?
Stanton is located at a specific spot on the map. Its coordinates are 32.73568 degrees North and 86.89971 degrees West. The land in Stanton is about 335 feet (or 102 meters) above sea level.
Churches in Stanton
There are two churches in Stanton. One is called Ebenezer Baptist Church, which was started in 1819. The other is Stanton Bible Methodist Church, which began in 1931.
Stanton and the Civil War
A famous battle from the American Civil War happened near Stanton. It was called the Battle of Ebenezer Church. This battle took place on April 1, 1865. It was part of a larger military movement known as Wilson's Raid into Alabama. This happened in the last full month of the Civil War.
