Lower Peach Tree, Alabama
| Lower Peach Tree, Alabama | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
  Lower Peach Tree, Alabama  Lower Peach Tree, Alabama Location within the state of Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 31°50′26.55″N 87°32′42.99″W / 31.8407083°N 87.5452750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Wilcox |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 36751 |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
Lower Peach Tree is an unincorporated community in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States.[1] Lower Peach Tree is the oldest European settlement in the county. Due to its proximity to the Alabama River, Lower Peach Tree was a major cotton shipping port during the 19th century. As of 2010, only the post office, a country store, and a historic United Methodist Church are actively used. There are many dilapidated buildings, including an old school.
Geography
Lower Peach Tree is located at 31°50′27″N 87°32′43″W / 31.84070°N 87.54527°WCoordinates: 31°50′27″N 87°32′43″W / 31.84070°N 87.54527°W and has an elevation of 190 feet (58 m).[1]
Notable people
- James Crawford, former professional basketball player who played in the Australian National Basketball League
- Brenda Lee Eager, soul singer and musical theatre performer. Grew up in Lower Peach Tree.
- Rev. Frank Smith, Wilcox County freedom fighter of the 1960s, educator, community leader, and pastor/evangelist. He successfully challenged the Wilcox County School Board in court, and, in 1980, received damages for his racially motivated termination.
References
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