Halltown, also known as Alanthus, is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Alabama, United States. Halltown is located along Alabama State Route 24, 4.9 miles (7.9 km) east-northeast of Red Bay.
Halltown, Alabama | |
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Halltown Halltown | |
| Coordinates: 34°27′11″N 88°03′41″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Franklin |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 and 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 119606[1] |
Halltown is likely named for John T. Hall, the first postmaster of the community.[2] A post office operated under the name Alanthus from 1881 to 1909.[3]
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County seat: Russellville | ||
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