Summerfield, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Summerfield, Alabama
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 Summerfield, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Summerfield, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dallas |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 160692 |
Summerfield, also known as Valley Creek, is a small place in Dallas County, Alabama. It is an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Summerfield is special because it has a historic district called the Summerfield District. This area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it has important buildings and places that are protected because of their history.
Most of Summerfield became part of a nearby city called Valley Grande in 2003. Summerfield was once home to the Centenary Institute. This was a school run by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South from 1829 until the 1880s.
What Was Summerfield Like in the Past?
Summerfield was counted as an official community in the 1890 U.S. Census. At that time, it had 383 people living there. This made it the second-largest community in Dallas County, right after the city of Selma. After 1890, Summerfield was no longer listed as an incorporated community in later censuses.
Who Were Some Famous People from Summerfield?
Summerfield was home to a few notable people, especially those connected to the Centenary Institute.
- James Osgood Andrew: He was a bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church. He lived in Summerfield during the American Civil War.
- Robert Kennon Hargrove: He lived here when he was the president of Centenary Institute from 1865 to 1867.
- Richard H. Rivers: He also lived in Summerfield while he was the president of Centenary Institute.
