Welcome to Jones ...
Jones is located in Autauga County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Jones, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1911.
Jones is 200 feet [61 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Jones lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The ZIP code for Jones: 36749<3>
Communities Also Named Jones ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Alabama communities named Jones: This one is located in Autauga County and the other is located in Dallas County.
Beyond Alabama, there are 38 communities that are also named Jones - they are located in Florida, Georgia (2), Illinois, Kentucky (2), Louisiana, Maryland (3), Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina (3), Ohio (2), Oklahoma, Ontario (3), South Carolina (2), South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah (4), Virginia (3), Washington and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Jones.
Communities near Jones ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Jones.
- Selma
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Selma have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Selma
- Selma is located in Dallas County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 16,671 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Selma <5>
- Valley Grande
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Grande have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Grande
- Valley Grande is located in Dallas County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,468 people
- Autaugaville
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Autaugaville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Autaugaville
- Autaugaville is located in Autauga County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 882 people
- Maplesville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplesville
- Maplesville is located in Chilton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 695 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maplesville <5>
- Billingsley
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billingsley
- Billingsley is located in Autauga County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 139 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Billingsley <5>
- Benton
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south) - Plantersville
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantersville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantersville
- Plantersville is located in Dallas County
- Riderville
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riderville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riderville
- Riderville is located in Chilton County
- Burnsville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnsville
- Burnsville is located in Dallas County
- Stanton
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanton
- Stanton is located in Chilton 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 Jones. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Jones.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Jones. 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 Jones.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Jones. See our Newspapers Page for Jones.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Jones ...
Looking for more information about Jones? 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 Jones, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Jones.
Adding Jones to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Jones 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 Jones was on a map titled Map of Alabama (from Rand McNally, 1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Jones.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Jones. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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 Autauga, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Jones - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | 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 Jones). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Jones or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |