Ten Broeck, Alabama | |
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  Ten Broeck Location within Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 34°25′04″N 85°59′13″W / 34.41778°N 85.98694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 256 |
Ten Broeck, also spelled Tenbroeck, is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, in the U.S. state of Alabama.[1]
History
A post office called Ten Broeck was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community was named after a local horse.[3] The horse was likely named after member of the Continental Congress Abraham Ten Broeck.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 137 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
According to the 1930 U.S. Census, Ten Broeck incorporated in 1925. It was the only time it was listed on the census rolls to date.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ten Broeck, Alabama
- ↑ "De Kalb County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- ↑ "Tenbroeck in DeKalb County was named for runaway horse". Gadsden Times. June 17, 1984. pp. B1. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
Municipalities and communities of DeKalb County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Alabama highlighting DeKalb County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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