Townley, Alabama
Townley is an unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama, United States.[1] It was formerly an incorporated town from 1895 until the 1920s. Townley has one site on the National Register of Historic Places, Boshell's Mill.[2]
Townley, Alabama | |
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  Townley, Alabama Location within the state of Alabama  Townley, Alabama Townley, Alabama (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 33.82899°N 87.43167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 124 | — | |
| 1910 | 235 | 89.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,554 | 561.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[3] | |||
Townley was initially incorporated in 1895.[4] It appeared on the next three consecutive U.S. Censuses, reaching its zenith in 1920, when it became the 4th largest town[5] in Walker County, with 1,554 residents. At some point after 1920, it either disincorporated or lost its charter, and has not appeared on census rolls since.
Geography
Townley is located at an elevation of 338 feet (103 m).[1]
Notable people
- Tom Bevill, Democratic fifteen-term U.S. congressman who represented Alabama's 4th Congressional District and Alabama's 7th congressional district from 1967 to 1997
- Carter Manasco, U.S. Representative from 1941 to 1949
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Townley, Alabama
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- http://www.cydrawls.com/TCranfrd.html
- 1830-2010 U.S. Censuses research on Walker County, Alabama communities
Municipalities and communities of Walker County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Alabama highlighting Walker County | |
| Towns | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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