Empire, Alabama
Empire is an unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama, United States. Empire is 4.3 miles (6.9 km) north-northeast of Sumiton. Empire has a post office with ZIP code 35063.[2]
Empire, Alabama | |
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| Coordinates: 33°48′30″N 87°00′38″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 35063 |
| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 117987[1] |
Notable people
- Dan Bankhead, former Major League Baseball player. He was the first black pitcher in Major League Baseball, and was the brother of Sam Bankhead.
- Sam Bankhead, Negro Leagues player from 1930-1950[3]
- Zeke Clements, country music singer, known as "The Dixie Yodeler"
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References
- "Empire". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- "Sam Bankhead". Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
Municipalities and communities of Walker County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Alabama highlighting Walker County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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