Tallahatta Springs, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tallahatta Springs, Alabama
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 Tallahatta Springs, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Tallahatta Springs, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Clarke |
| Elevation | 200 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36784
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
Tallahatta Springs, once known as Lowder Springs, is a small place in Clarke County, Alabama, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city. It doesn't have its own local government.
Tallahatta Springs was once very famous for its special water. This water came from natural mineral springs located at the start of Tallahatta Creek. People believed the water had healing powers. Because of this, a special place called a health resort was built there in the mid-1800s.
What's in a Name? The Story of Tallahatta
The name "Tallahatta" has a cool history! Experts who study languages think it comes from two words in the Choctaw language. The Choctaw are a Native American people.
- The first word is tali, which means "rock."
- The second word is hata, which means "silver" or "white."
So, when you put them together, "Tallahatta" literally means "white rock." This name probably describes the look of the rocks or the land around the springs.
Where is Tallahatta Springs Located?
Tallahatta Springs is found in the state of Alabama. Its exact location is 31°54′35″N 87°52′36″W / 31.90960°N 87.87667°W. This spot is about 200 feet (61 m) above sea level. That's like being on top of a 20-story building! It's nestled in the beautiful landscape of Clarke County.
