Suttle, also known as Felix, is an

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, United States. Suttle is located on

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, southeast of

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History

Suttle is named for the family of James F. Suttle, who served as the postmaster in 1933. A post office operated under the name Felix from 1880 to 1933 and under the name Suttle from 1933 to 1973. James Suttle, who served on the Alabama Highway Commission as the Commissioner of Maintenance in 1923, operated a general store,

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, and cotton farm in Suttle. He also operated a large dairy farm.

Notable person

*David V. Jemison, father of T. J. Jemison. Served as President of the

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from 1940 to 1953. Preached at Bethany Church in Suttle from 1901 to 1903.

References

External links

SHP historical survey of Suttle, including pictures of remaining structures
Unincorporated communities in Perry County, Alabama Unincorporated communities in Alabama {{PerryCountyAL-geo-stub