Milltown, also known as Graggs Mill or Woodville, is an unincorporated community in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. Milltown is located along Alabama State Route 77, 12.3 miles (19.8 km) north-northwest of LaFayette.
Milltown, Alabama | |
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Coordinates: 33°03′16″N 85°29′05″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Chambers |
Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 334 |
GNIS feature ID | 152338[1] |
Milltown was originally called Graggs Mill after the gristmill operated there by William Graggs. The name was then changed to Woodville, but that was soon changed to Milltown, since a Woodville already existed in Alabama.[2] A post office operated under the name Milltown from 1848 to 1955.[3]
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County seat: LaFayette | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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