Robbins Crossroads, Alabama Explained

Official Name:Robbins Crossroads, Alabama
Pushpin Map:Alabama#USA
Pushpin Label:Robbins Crossroads
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Alabama
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Jefferson
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:−6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:−5
Elevation Ft:364
Coordinates:33.7344°N -86.9956°W
Area Code:205, 659
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:153166

Robbins Crossroads, also known as Robbins, is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.

History

The community is named for the Robbins family, who moved to the area from Pendleton District, South Carolina.[1] At one time, Robbins Crossroads was home to a grist mill, cotton gin, saw mill, general store, and saloon.[2]

A post office operated under the name Robbins Crossroads from 1873 to 1896.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joel Campbell DuBose. Notable Men of Alabama: Personal and Genealogical. 1904. Southern historical assoc.. 119.
  2. Web site: Causey . Donna . Robbins Crossroads – some of the earliest citizens of Jefferson county, Alabama settled here . Alabama Pioneers . 2 April 2020.
  3. Web site: Jefferson County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 April 2020.