Robbins Crossroads, also known as Robbins, is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.
Robbins Crossroads, Alabama | |
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![]() ![]() Robbins Crossroads ![]() ![]() Robbins Crossroads | |
Coordinates: 33°44′04″N 86°59′44″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Jefferson |
Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
GNIS feature ID | 153166[1] |
The community is named for the Robbins family, who moved to the area from Pendleton District, South Carolina.[2] At one time, Robbins Crossroads was home to a grist mill, cotton gin, saw mill, general store, and saloon.[3]
A post office operated under the name Robbins Crossroads from 1873 to 1896.[4]
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County seat: Birmingham | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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