Broomtown
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Alabama
Broomtown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cherokee County, Alabama, with 160 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 682 ft (208 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gaylesville, 7.0 miles S.
- 160residents (2020 Census)
- 682 ftelevation · 208 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.2 km²
- 34 / sq mipopulation density
- 35973ZIP code
About Broomtown
Broomtown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Broomtown had a population of 160.
It was named for Chief Broom (Broomstown) of the Cherokee Nation, whose people occupied the area from the late eighteenth century into the 1830s. The Cherokee had migrated southwest under pressure from European-American encroachment in Tennessee and North Carolina, before Indian Removal from the Southeast on the Trail of Tears to Indian Territory west of the Mississippi River.
Fort Likens, a fort used to house soldiers during the Cherokee removal, was located near Broomtown.
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Broomtown had 160 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 160 |
|---|---|
| Density | 34 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Broomtown at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 160 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.69 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3657° N, 85.5321° W |
| ZIP code | 35973 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0109880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Broomtown
- Gaylesville7.0 mi S
- Lyerly, GA7.7 mi E
- Menlo, GA8.7 mi N
- Cedar Bluff10.5 mi S
- Fort Payne11.0 mi NW
- Summerville, GA13.0 mi NE
- Mentone14.0 mi N
- Valley Head14.1 mi N
- Hammondville15.2 mi NW
- Pine Ridge15.4 mi W
- Sand Rock16.5 mi SW
- Centre16.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Broomtown
What county is Broomtown in?
Broomtown is in Cherokee County, Alabama.
What is the population of Broomtown, AL?
160 people lived in Broomtown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Broomtown, AL?
The ZIP code of Broomtown is 35973.
What is the elevation of Broomtown?
682 feet (208 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Broomtown?
Gaylesville (7.0 mi), Lyerly (7.7 mi), Menlo (8.7 mi), Cedar Bluff (10.5 mi), Fort Payne (11.0 mi).
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