Tunnel Springs, Alabama facts for kids
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Tunnel Springs, Alabama
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 Tunnel Springs, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Tunnel Springs, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 251 |
Tunnel Springs is a small, quiet community in Monroe County, Alabama, in the United States. It is an "unincorporated community," which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. People here live in a beautiful part of Alabama.
History
Tunnel Springs got its name from an old railroad tunnel nearby. Imagine trains passing through a tunnel – that's where the name comes from!
A post office was opened in Tunnel Springs in 1902. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. The post office stayed open until 1973, when it was closed.
Geography
Tunnel Springs is located at a specific spot on the map, which can be described using coordinates: 31.64265 degrees North and 87.23998 degrees West. These numbers help us find its exact location in the world.
The community is about 325 feet (or 99 meters) above sea level. This measurement tells us how high up the land is compared to the ocean.
Local Landmarks
Even though Tunnel Springs is a small community, it has an important historical site. The Old Scotland Presbyterian Church is listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage. This means it is a special place that is protected because of its history and importance to the area.
