Joppa, Alabama


Joppa is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Cullman and Marshall counties, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 501.

History

Joppa was named after the ancient city of Jaffa.
In the early 20th century, Joppa was an incorporated community within Cullman County and was listed on the U.S. Census from 1900–1920. It did not reappear on the census until 2010 when it was made a census-designated place.
On April 27, 2011, a tornado reportedly hit ground in the Joppa area as part of the 2011 Super Outbreak.

Geography

Joppa is located in northeastern Cullman County at. A small portion of the CDP extends north into Marshall County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Joppa CDP has a total area of, of which is land and, or 1.38%, is water.
Joppa is located along Alabama State Route 69. The city of Arab is to the northeast, and the town of Baileyton is to the southwest.

Demographics

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