Houston, Alabama
| Houston, Alabama | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Houston, Alabama Location within the state of Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 34°08′29″N 87°15′29″W / 34.14149°N 87.25806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Winston |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Houston is an unincorporated community in Winston County, Alabama, United States.[1] It was the county seat from 1858 until 1884, when the seat was moved to Double Springs.[2] Houston has one site on the National Register of Historic Places, the log Houston Jail.[3]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 103 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
Houston appeared once on the U.S. Census in 1880, shortly before it lost its status as county seat. It has not appeared on census rolls since.
Geography
Houston is located at 34°08′29″N 87°15′29″W / 34.14149°N 87.25806°W and has an elevation of 761 feet (232 m).[1]
References
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Houston, Alabama
- ↑ Jackson R. Stell (May 8, 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form: Houston Jail" (PDF). Alabama Historical Commission. Alabama Historical Commission. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
- ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
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