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Suttle, Alabama
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 Suttle, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Suttle, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Perry |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 153614 |
Suttle, also known as Felix, is a small place in Perry County, Alabama, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Suttle is found along Alabama State Route 14. It is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km) southeast of a larger town called Marion.
History of Suttle
Suttle got its name from the family of James F. Suttle. He was the postmaster, which means he was in charge of the local post office, in 1933. Before that, the post office in this area was called Felix. It operated under the name Felix from 1880 to 1933. Then, it changed to Suttle and stayed that way until 1973.
Who was James Suttle?
James Suttle was an important person in the community. In 1923, he worked for the Alabama Department of Transportation. He was a Commissioner of Maintenance, helping to keep Alabama's roads in good shape. Besides his work with the state, James Suttle also ran several businesses in Suttle. He had a general store where people could buy everyday items. He also operated a cotton gin, which is a machine that separates cotton fibers from their seeds. He owned a cotton farm and a large dairy farm, too.
Notable People from Suttle
- David V. Jemison: He was the father of T. J. Jemison, who also became a well-known leader. David V. Jemison served as the President of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. from 1940 to 1953. This is a very large organization for Baptist churches in the United States. Before becoming president, he preached at Bethany Church in Suttle from 1901 to 1903.
