Welcome to Buhl ...
Buhl is located in Tuscaloosa County<1>.
The location of Buhl has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Buhl: bew-l<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Buhl, you might consider that their post office opened in 1900.
Buhl is 260 feet [79 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Buhl lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Buhl: (205) & (659)<5>
The ZIP code for Buhl: 35446<6>
Communities Also Named Buhl ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Buhl - they are located in Idaho, Minnesota and Pennsylvania.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Buhl.
Communities near Buhl ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Buhl.
- Tuscaloosa
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuscaloosa
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 102,819 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tuscaloosa <7>
- Northport
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northport
- Northport is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 26,075 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Northport <7>
- Moundville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moundville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moundville
- Moundville is located in Hale County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,497 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moundville <7>
- Gordo
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordo
- Gordo is located in Pickens County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,594 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gordo <7>
- Reform
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reform have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reform
- Reform is located in Pickens County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,546 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reform <7>
- Coker
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coker have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coker
- Coker is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 953 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coker <7>
- Carrollton
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carrollton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrollton
- Carrollton is located in Pickens County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 935 people
- Echola
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north) - Foster's
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foster's
- Foster's is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Foster's <7>
- Ingleside Village
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ingleside Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingleside Village
- Ingleside Village is located in Tuscaloosa County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Buhl. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Buhl.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Buhl. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Buhl.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Buhl. See our Newspapers Page for Buhl.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Buhl ...
Looking for more information about Buhl? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Buhl, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Buhl.
Adding Buhl to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Buhl in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Buhl was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Buhl post office opened in 1900.
We also found Buhl on a map titled Shell Oil Map of Alabama (1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Buhl.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Buhl. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Tuscaloosa County: www.co.tuscaloosa.al.us/
The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Alabama's counties, including Tuscaloosa, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Buhl. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Buhl - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | Area code (659) is an overlay for area code (205). |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Buhl). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Buhl or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <8> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |