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Halltown, Alabama

Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Halltown, also known as Alanthus, is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Alabama, United States. Halltown is located along Alabama State Route 24, 4.9 miles (7.9 km) east-northeast of Red Bay.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
663 ft (202 m)
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Halltown, Alabama
Halltown is located in Alabama
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Halltown is located in the United States
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Location within the United States
Coordinates: 34°27′11″N 88°03′41″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyFranklin
Elevation
663 ft (202 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area codes256 and 938
GNIS feature ID119606[1]
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History

Halltown is likely named for John T. Hall, the first postmaster of the community.[2] A post office operated under the name Alanthus from 1881 to 1909.[3]

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