Trimble, Alabama facts for kids
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Trimble
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 Trimble, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alabama |
| County | Cullman |
| Elevation | 160 m (525 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 153718 |
Trimble, also known as Trimble Town or Burch, is a small community in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it is a place where people live, but it does not have its own local city government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
History of Trimble
Trimble got its name from a person named William Trimble. He was the very first postmaster for the area. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. Post offices are places where people send and receive mail.
Early Post Office Days
The post office in Trimble was open for many years. It operated under the name Trimble from 1886. This was a time when mail was very important for connecting communities. The post office helped people send letters and packages. It was a key part of daily life.
When the Post Office Closed
The Trimble post office stayed open for almost 20 years. It closed its doors in 1905. Even after the post office closed, the community kept the name Trimble. This shows how important William Trimble was to the area's early history.
