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Watson, Alabama
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 Watson, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Watson, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35181
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 157222 |
Watson, also known as Mineral Springs, is a small community located in Jefferson County, Alabama, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger county area.
About Watson
Watson is located in a busy part of Alabama. To its north and west, you will find the community of Brookside. On the east side, Watson is bordered by the cities of Birmingham and Gardendale. Birmingham also borders Watson to the south.
The community of Watson has been around for a long time. A post office first opened here in 1903. This shows that people have lived and sent mail from Watson for over a century!
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