Turkey Town, Alabama facts for kids
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Turkey Town
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 Turkey Town, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 136995 |
Turkey Town is a place in Cherokee County, Alabama, that used to be a town but isn't anymore. It's often called a "ghost town" because no one lives there now. It is an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially governed by a local town or city government.
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The Story of Turkey Town
How the Town Began
Long ago, Turkey Town started near an older place called Turkeytown. This older place was a village where the Cherokee people lived.
A Post Office Opens
In 1828, a post office opened in Turkey Town. A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages. This post office stayed open for many years, helping the people who lived there. However, it closed down in 1861.
How Turkey Town Got Its Name
The community of Turkey Town got its name from the older Cherokee village nearby. That village was named to honor a very important and respected Cherokee leader named Little Turkey.
