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Poplar Ridge is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama, United States.[1]
Poplar Ridge is named for a nearby ridge that was covered with tulip poplar trees.[2]
A post office operated under the name Poplar Ridge from 1874 to 1908.[3]
In 1874, it was documented as a township in Madison County, Alabama with a population of 611.[4]
Poplar Ridge was an election precinct. In 1880, testimony was given about election activities at the precinct during the investigation of a contested election.[5] In the early 20th century the precinct had a little more than 1,000 residents.[6]
The community was home to Poplar Ridge School.[2] The school is commemorated with a historical marker.[7] Poplar Ridge School opened in 1858. A neo-classical building was constructed in 1875 and held as many as 100 students. It was consolidated with New Hope High School in 1941.[8] The school has also been used as a community center and voting place.[7]
- Canada Butler, former member of the Alabama House of Representatives. Grandfather of Samuel Riley Butler, for whom S. R. Butler High School was named for.[9]
- James Edward Butler, son of Canada Butler and former member of the Alabama House of Representatives[9]
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