Alberta, Alabama
| Alberta, Alabama | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
|
Former post office in Alberta | |
  Alberta, Alabama Location within the state of Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 32°13′55.51″N 87°24′35.99″W / 32.2320861°N 87.4099972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Wilcox |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 784 |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 36720 |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
Alberta is an unincorporated community in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States.[2]
Geography
Alberta is located at 32°13′55″N 87°24′36″W / 32.23208°N 87.40999°WCoordinates: 32°13′55″N 87°24′36″W / 32.23208°N 87.40999°W and has an elevation of 177 feet (54 m).[2]
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, Alberta has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [3]
Notable people
- Marie Foster, leader in the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960s.[4]
- Joseph Smitherman, mayor of Selma, Alabama for 35 years.[5]
References
- ↑ US Census 2010 for zip code 36720
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alberta, Alabama
- ↑ Climate Summary for Alberta, Alabama
- ↑ Martin, Douglas (September 12, 2003). "Marie Foster, Early Fighter For Voting Rights, Dies at 85". New York Times.
- ↑ Martin, Douglas (September 13, 2005). "Joseph Smitherman, Mayor in Selma Strife, Dies at 75". New York Times.
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