Toney, Alabama facts for kids
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Toney, Alabama
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 Toney, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Toney, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Madison |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 128019 |
Toney is a small community located in the northwestern part of Madison County, Alabama, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the larger Madison County. Toney is also part of the bigger Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area.
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History of Toney
Toney began as a community around 1897. A man known as "Jim" Toney helped to establish it. The community was named in honor of Blanche Rawls Toney, who became the first postmaster in 1898. She was likely named by her husband, James E. Toney.
By 1899, a railway owned by the "Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis" company ran through Toney. There was even a train station, called a depot, in the village. At that time, Toney also had several important businesses. These included a gin (for processing cotton), a grist mill (for grinding grain), a saw mill (for cutting wood), a blacksmith shop, and four stores.
The train service continued for many years, from about 1897 until 1929. It was stopped because the railway company faced financial problems. Even though the trains no longer run, the old depot building is still standing. You can find it in its original spot on "Old Railroad Bed Road."
Geography of Toney
Toney is located in a scenic area. A stream called Limestone Creek flows right through the community. This creek starts just a few miles north of Toney in Lincoln County, Tennessee. From Toney, Limestone Creek continues its journey south into Limestone County.
Community Services
The people of Toney receive important services from Madison County.
Fire and Police Protection
The Toney Volunteer Fire Department helps keep the community safe from fires. The Madison County Sheriff's Department provides police services for the Toney area.
Postal Services
There is a post office located right in the community. This allows residents to send and receive mail easily.
Local Schools
Toney is part of the Madison County school district. Two schools in the district are located directly in Toney. These are Madison Cross Roads, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade, and Sparkman Middle School, for students in grades 6 through 8.
Older students from Toney, those in grades 9 through 12, attend Sparkman High School. This high school is located in the nearby community of Harvest. Toney once had its own high school, which was built in 1917. However, that original Toney High School building was destroyed by a fire in 1949 and is no longer in use.
