Townley, Alabama facts for kids
| Townley, Alabama | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Townley is an unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama, United States. It was formerly an incorporated town from 1895 until the 1920s. Townley has one site on the National Register of Historic Places, Boshell's Mill.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 124 | — | |
| 1910 | 235 | 89.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,554 | 561.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Townley was initially incorporated in 1895. It appeared on the next three consecutive U.S. Censuses, reaching its zenith in 1920, when it became the 4th largest town in Walker County, with 1,554 residents. At some point after 1920, it either disincorporated or lost its charter, and has not appeared on census rolls since.
Geography
Townley is located at an elevation of 338 feet (103 m).
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