Verbena, Alabama Facts for Kids

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Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Chilton
Elevation	482 ft (147 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	205, 659
GNIS feature ID	153838


Verbena
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district

Summerfield, one of several early houses in Verbena
Built	1873
NRHP reference No.	76002238
Added to NRHP	January 19, 1976

Verbena, also called Summerfield, is a small community in Chilton County, Alabama, United States. It is not an official city or town. The community got its name from the beautiful flower that grows there.

Verbena became a popular place for wealthy people from Montgomery, the state capital. They came here in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This was especially true when people were getting sick from yellow fever in the cities. Many big, fancy homes, some of which have been fixed up, still stand in Verbena. They remind everyone of its interesting past.

Verbena's Early Days
Verbena Today
Climate in Verbena
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Verbena's Early Days

The community of Verbena grew up next to a railroad track. This track is now owned by CSX Transportation. In its best days, Verbena had two hotels, a bank, a post office, and a general store. Many of these old buildings are now gone or closed. However, the Verbena United Methodist Church is still open. It is located on County Road 59 near the center of the community.

In 1890, the U.S. Census counted 756 people living in Verbena. This made it the biggest community in Chilton County at that time.

Verbena Today

Today, Verbena is a peaceful community. It is located just outside of Clanton. You can find Verbena on U.S. Route 31. It is about four miles south of Interstate 65 exit 205.

The community has its own Post Office with ZIP Code 36091. There are also a few small shops and many churches. The local school is Verbena High School. It teaches students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school's sports teams are called the Red Devils. The Chilton County Sheriff's Department keeps the community safe. The Verbena Volunteer Fire and Rescue helps in emergencies.

Other small areas nearby are often considered part of Verbena. These include Cooper and Enterprise. The Enterprise here is not the same as the larger city of Enterprise in South Alabama. Midway is another nearby area.

Verbena is special because it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it has important historical buildings and areas.

Climate in Verbena

The weather in Verbena has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild or cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.