Bacon Level, Alabama

Bacon Level
Bacon Level
Location in Alabama.
Coordinates: 33°07′43″N 85°17′27″W / 33.12861°N 85.29083°W / 33.12861; -85.29083
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyRandolph
Elevation
751 ft (229 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code334
GNIS feature ID156011[1]

Bacon Level is an unincorporated community located 3–4 miles (4.8 to 6.4 km) southeast of Roanoke, in Randolph County, Alabama, United States. Nearby churches include Bacon Level Baptist Church.

Bacon Level was named after some pioneers around 1800 had discovered that many items at their camp were stolen, including bacon at their level spot, hence the name.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Bacon Level". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ [email protected], Kelly Kazek | (January 22, 2025). "How 15 Alabama places got their unusual names like Slapout and Burnt Corn". al. Retrieved February 13, 2026.