Cottonton, Alabama

Cottonton is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Alabama, United States. Cottonton is located along County Route 4 near Alabama State Route 165, 11.8 miles (19.0 km) south-southeast of Seale.[2] Cottonton has a post office with ZIP code 36851.[3]

Cottonton , Alabama
Unincorporated community
Cottonton , Alabama
Cottonton , Alabama
Coordinates: 32°08′49″N 85°04′26″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyRussell
Elevation
220 ft (70 m)
Population
136
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36851
Area code(s)334
GNIS feature ID116693[1]

Notable person

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cottonton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [4]

Below are photographs taken in Cottonton as part of the Historic American Buildings Survey:

  • Well sweep, Cliatt Plantation
  • Old mule gin house, Cliatt Plantation

References
  1. "Cottonton". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Russell County, Alabama General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Alabama Department of Transportation. 2003. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  3. United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  4. Climate Summary for Cottonton, Alabama


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