Geography
Holt is an unincorporated community located in Tuscaloosa County in the western part of the U.S. state of Alabama. The community is situated within the Central Time Zone and falls under the area codes 205 and 659. According to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), Holt is identified as a populated place, though it lacks defined municipal boundaries.
History
A post office operated under the name Holt from 1900 until its discontinuation in 1914. The establishment and subsequent closure of the post office suggest that Holt functioned as a modest rural settlement during the early 20th century. The origin of the community’s name is not definitively documented; however, it is commonly attributed to a local family surname or to the English term “holt,” meaning a small wood or grove.
Demographics
As an unincorporated area, Holt is not separately enumerated in U.S. Census data. Population figures are therefore included within broader Tuscaloosa County statistics.
Education
Residents of Holt are served by the Tuscaloosa County School System. The nearest public schools are located in nearby towns such as Northport and Tuscaloosa.
Transportation
Holt is accessible via local county roads that connect to State Route 69 and U.S. Route 43, providing links to the larger Tuscaloosa metropolitan area.
References
- United States Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System: Holt, Alabama.
- Jim Forte Postal History, “Tuscaloosa County Post Offices.”
Note: Information on Holt, Alabama is limited due to its status as a small, unincorporated community with few historical records.
