Poplar Ridge is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama, United States.
History
Poplar Ridge is named for a nearby ridge that was covered with tulip poplar trees.
A post office operated under the name Poplar Ridge from 1874 to 1908.
In 1874, it was documented as a township in Madison County, Alabama with a population of 611.
Poplar Ridge was an election precinct. In 1880, testimony was given about election activities at the precinct during the investigation of a contested election. In the early 20th century the precinct had a little more than 1,000 residents.
Education
The community was home to Poplar Ridge School. The school is commemorated with a historical marker. 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. The school has also been used as a community center and voting place.
Notable people
- 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.
- James Edward Butler, son of Canada Butler and former member of the Alabama House of Representatives
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