Ten Broeck, Alabama facts for kids
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Ten Broeck, Alabama
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 Ten Broeck, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 |
Ten Broeck, also spelled Tenbroeck, is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, in the U.S. state of Alabama.
History
A post office called Ten Broeck was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1905. The community was named after a local horse. The horse was likely named after member of the Continental Congress Abraham Ten Broeck.
Demographics
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| 1930 | 137 | — | |
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According to the 1930 U.S. Census, Ten Broeck incorporated in 1925. It was the only time it was listed on the census rolls to date.
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