Cottonton, Alabama
# Cottonton, Alabama

Cottonton is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Alabama, United States.

## Geography

Cottonton is located in southeastern Russell County along the Chattahoochee River, which is also the Georgia state line, at 32° 8′ 49″ N, 85° 4′ 26″ W (32.146944, -85.073889). Alabama State Routes 165 and 208 meet in the community. AL-165 leads north 26 mi (42 km) to Phenix City, the Russell County seat, and south 21 mi (34 km) to Eufaula (via a connection with U.S. Route 431). AL-208 serves as a connector route less than a mile in length that runs east of AL-165 to Georgia State Route 39 Spur across the Chattahoochee River. West of AL-165, the road continues as Russell County Highway 4, leading roughly 8 mi (13 km) to Pittsview and U.S. Highway 431.

## Notable person

* J. C. Hartman, former Major League Baseball player

## Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cottonton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

## Post office

Cottonton has a post office with ZIP code 36851.

## Gallery

Below are photographs taken in Cottonton as part of the Historic American Buildings Survey:

* Well sweep, Cliatt Plantation
* Old mule gin house, Cliatt Plantation
