Bladon Springs, Alabama | |
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Coordinates: 31°43′50″N88°11′51″W / 31.73056°N 88.19750°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Choctaw |
Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 251 |
Bladon Springs is an unincorporated community in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States. [1] The community grew up around and gained its name from the mineral springs that once were operated as a renowned hotel and spa, now within the modern Bladon Springs State Park. The community itself featured many ornate homes and cottages built as summer residences by people from other parts of the state and elsewhere. [2] Much of the community is part of the Bladon Springs Historic District, listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on April 1, 1976. [3]
In 1880 and 1890, Bladon Springs was listed on the U.S. Census as having 573 and 440 persons, making it the then-most populous community in Choctaw County.
Bladon Springs is located at 31°43′51″N88°11′51″W / 31.73071°N 88.19751°W and has an elevation of 95 feet (29 m). [1]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 573 | — | |
1890 | 440 | −23.2% | |
U.S. Decennial Census [4] |
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