Calcis, Alabama | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Coordinates: 33°25′35″N 86°25′54″W / 33.42639°N 86.43167°WCoordinates: 33°25′35″N 86°25′54″W / 33.42639°N 86.43167°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Shelby |
Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Area code(s) | 205 |
GNIS feature ID | 115387 |
Calcis is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States, located along Alabama State Route 25, 3 miles (4.8 km) north-northwest of Vincent. The community's name is derived from the word calcium, in reference to the limestone that was mined in the local quarries. A post office was established in 1899, and was in operation until 1967.