Townley, Alabama facts for kids
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Townley, Alabama
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 Townley, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Townley, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35587
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| Area code(s) | 205 and 659 |
Townley is a small place in Walker County, Alabama, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Townley used to be an official town from 1895 until the 1920s. One important spot in Townley is Boshell's Mill, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Townley's Population History
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 124 | — | |
| 1910 | 235 | 89.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,554 | 561.3% | |
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Townley started as a town where people mined coal. It officially became a town in 1895. The United States Census counted its population three times after that. In 1920, Townley had its largest population with 1,554 residents. This made it the fourth biggest town in Walker County at that time.
After 1920, the coal mine in Townley closed down. Because of this, the town either gave up its official status or lost it. Since then, Townley has not been listed in the official census records.
Where is Townley Located?
Townley is located in Walker County, Alabama, in the United States. It sits at an elevation of about 338 feet (which is about 103 meters) above sea level.
Famous People from Townley
- Tom Bevill was a politician from the Democratic Party. He served as a U.S. congressman for 30 years, from 1967 to 1997. He represented different parts of Alabama during his time in Congress.
- Carter Manasco was also a U.S. Representative. He served in Congress from 1941 to 1949.
