Iron City, Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Calhoun |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 159848[1] |
Iron City, also spelled Ironcity, is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States.
History
Iron City was named after the iron ore found in the area.[2] It was located on the Southern Railway route between Muscadine and Birmingham.[3] A post office called Ironcity was established in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1935.[4]
Notable people
- William B. Bowling, U.S. Representative from 1920 to 1928
- Lloyd Greer, architect
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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