Welcome to Seminole ...
Seminole is located in Baldwin County<1>.
The location of Seminole has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Seminole, you might consider that their post office opened in 1894.
When the people of Seminole refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Seminolian<3>
Seminole is 90 feet [27 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Seminole lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Seminole: (251)
The ZIP code for Seminole: 36574<5>
Communities Also Named Seminole ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 10 communities that are also named Seminole - they are located in Florida (3), North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia (2).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Seminole.
Communities near Seminole ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Seminole.
- Pensacola
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pensacola
- Pensacola is located in Escambia County (FL)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 53,142 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pensacola <6>
- Foley
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foley
- Foley is located in Baldwin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 21,446 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Foley <6>
- Robertsdale
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robertsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robertsdale
- Robertsdale is located in Baldwin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,030 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Robertsdale <6>
- Orange Beach
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orange Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Beach
- Orange Beach is located in Baldwin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,343 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orange Beach <6>
- Loxley
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loxley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loxley
- Loxley is located in Baldwin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,329 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Loxley <6>
- Summerdale
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerdale
- Summerdale is located in Baldwin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,792 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Summerdale <6>
- Elberta
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elberta have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elberta
- Elberta is located in Baldwin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,753 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elberta <6>
- Silverhill
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silverhill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silverhill
- Silverhill is located in Baldwin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,285 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Silverhill <6>
- Magnolia Springs
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia Springs
- Magnolia Springs is located in Baldwin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 831 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Magnolia Springs <6>
- Perdido Beach
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perdido Beach
- Perdido Beach is located in Baldwin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 652 people
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 Seminole. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Seminole.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Seminole. 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 Seminole.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Seminole. See our Newspapers Page for Seminole.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Seminole ...
Looking for more information about Seminole? 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 Seminole, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Seminole.
Adding Seminole to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Seminole 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 Seminole was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Seminole post office opened in 1894.
We also found Seminole on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Alabama (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Seminole.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Seminole. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Baldwin County: www.co.baldwin.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 Baldwin, 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> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Seminole refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Seminole may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Seminole - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | 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 Seminole). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Seminole or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |