Cottonton, Alabama
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|subdivision_name2 = Russell
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|postal_code = 36851
|area_code = 334
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Cottonton is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Alabama, United States.
Geography
Cottonton is located in southeastern Russell County along the Chattahoochee River, which is also the Georgia state line, at 32° 8′ 49″ N, 85° 4′ 26″ W (32.146944, -85.073889).{{Cite web|url=https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Cottonton,_Alabama¶ms=32_08_49_N_85_04_26_W_region:US-AL_type:city|title = GeoHack - Cottonton, Alabama}} Alabama State Routes 165 and 208 meet in the community. AL-165 leads north {{convert|26|mi|km|abbr=on}} to Phenix City, the Russell County seat, and south {{convert|21|mi|km|abbr=on}} to Eufaula (via a connection with U.S. Route 431). AL-208 serves as a connector route less than a mile in length that runs east of AL-165 to Georgia State Route 39 Spur across the Chattahoochee River. West of AL-165, the road continues as Russell County Highway 4, leading roughly {{convert|8|mi|km|abbr=on}} to Pittsview and U.S. Highway 431.
Notable person
- J. C. Hartman, former Major League Baseball player
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. [http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=479110&cityname=Cottonton%2C+Alabama%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Cottonton, Alabama]
Post office
Gallery
Below are photographs taken in Cottonton as part of the Historic American Buildings Survey:
File:Historic American Buildings Survey E. W. Russell, Photographer, June 19, 1936 OLD WELL SWEEP (LEVER IN OPERATION) - Cotton Gin and Well Sweep, Cliatt Plantation, State Route 165, HABS ALA,57-COT.V,1-6.tif|Well sweep, Cliatt Plantation
File:Historic American Buildings Survey E. W. Russell, Photographer, June 19, 1936 OLD MULE GIN HOUSE LOOKING N. W. - Cotton Gin and Well Sweep, Cliatt Plantation, State Route 165, HABS ALA,57-COT.V,1-1.tif|Old mule gin house, Cliatt Plantation
References
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{{Russell County, Alabama}}
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Category:Unincorporated communities in Russell County, Alabama
Category:Unincorporated communities in Alabama
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