Stapleton, Alabama facts for kids
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Stapleton
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Location of Stapleton in Baldwin County, Alabama.
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 Stapleton
Location in Alabama
Stapleton
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Baldwin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.92 sq mi (28.29 km2) |
| • Land | 10.91 sq mi (28.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,213 |
| • Density | 202.77/sq mi (78.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36578
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| FIPS code | 01-72816 |
| GNIS feature ID | 127311 |
Stapleton is a small community in northern Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It is an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own local government like a city or town. As of 2020, about 2,213 people live there.
Stapleton is part of the larger Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metropolitan area. It is located along two important roads: U.S. Route 31 and State Route 59. Sometimes, people have thought about making Stapleton part of nearby cities like Loxley or Bay Minette.
Every fall, Stapleton Elementary School hosts a fun bluegrass music festival. The school teaches students from Pre-K up to 6th grade.
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Community Population
Stapleton's population has grown over the years. The most recent count from the 2020 U.S. Census showed 2,213 residents.
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| 2020 | 2,213 | — | |
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Stapleton's Past
The area now known as Stapleton was first called Canby. In 1895, the first post office opened there.
Railroad's Arrival
Around 1905, two brothers named Hamm from Chicago, IL, convinced the Louisville and Nashville Railroad (L&N) to build a new train line. This line connected Bay Minette to Foley. The town of Canby was right along this new railroad route.
Soon after, the town's name changed to Stapleton. This was to honor W. D. Stapleton, who helped get a train station built in the town. The railroad was very important for the local economy. Trains used to pass through Stapleton many times a day.
Roads and Growth
By 1936, roads also became important. The only paved road in Baldwin County, besides a small part in Bay Minette, was US 31. This road came from Atmore and ended in Stapleton.
Over time, train traffic slowed down. By the 1970s, only one train might pass through each day. Today, the train tracks are completely gone.
Local Schools
Students in Stapleton attend schools that are part of the Baldwin County Public Schools system.
- Stapleton Elementary School: This school serves younger students from Pre-K through 6th grade. It offers an after-school program with many opportunities.
- Bay Minette Middle School: Students in 7th and 8th grade go to this school.
- Baldwin County High School: Older students, from 9th through 12th grade, attend this high school.
Students can start playing in the band when they are in sixth grade.
See also
In Spanish: Stapleton (Alabama) para niños
