Neel, Alabama
Neel, Alabama | |
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 Neel, Alabama, seen from west of the five-way stop. | |
  Neel, Alabama Location in Alabama. | |
| Coordinates: 34°27′56″N 87°03′40″W / 34.46556°N 87.06111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Morgan |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 35640, 35619 |
| Area code | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 160222[1] |
Neel (/ˈniːl/ NEEL ) is an unincorporated community in western Morgan County, Alabama, United States. It is located south of Decatur and west of Hartselle at the 5-way stop intersection of Ironman Road, Danville Road, and Neel School Road. For statistical purposes, Neel is included within the Decatur Metropolitan Area which is, in turn, part of the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. A post office operated under the name Neel from 1890 to 1906.[2] In 2016, the county opened a new Dollar General in Neel, it is across of the Baptist church, and the Smokes & More place. On November 27th, 2016 a devastating EF3 tornado struck Neel, destroying 3 buisnesses and 4 homes. Luckily, no lives were taken during this natural disaster.
References
- ^ "Neel". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Morgan County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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