Uchee, Alabama facts for kids
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Uchee, Alabama
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Henry Schenck Tanner's 1841 map showing Uchee located along the Federal Road
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 Uchee, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Uchee, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Russell |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 157184 |
Uchee, also called Spains Stand, is a small community in Russell County, Alabama, United States. It's an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
A Look Back at Uchee's History
Uchee gets its name from the nearby Uchee Creek. This creek was named after the Yuchi tribe, a group of Native American people. The word "yuchi" likely means "at a distance" in their language. The Yuchi people lived in the area that is now Russell County, Alabama, and Fort Benning, Georgia. Later, they were moved to a place called the Indian Territory.
A historic building in the community is the Uchee Methodist Church. It is so important that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places that are special because of their history. Uchee also had its own post office for many years, from 1835 to 1907.
Uchee's Population Over Time
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| 1880 | 63 | — | |
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Uchee appeared on the U.S. Census only once, in 1880. At that time, it was listed as an unincorporated community with 63 people living there. This was the only time its population was officially counted in the census.
Famous People from Uchee
Some notable people have connections to Uchee:
- Johnny Allen: He was a talented R&B arranger and pianist.
- William Henry Denson: He served as a U.S. Representative from 1893 to 1895. This means he was a member of the United States House of Representatives, helping to make laws for the country.
