title: Irvington, Alabama
text: # Irvington, Alabama
  
  Irvington is an unincorporated community located along U.S. Route 90, east of St. Elmo and north of Bayou La Batre in southwestern Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It has a post office utilizing the 36544 ZIP code and is home to the Mobile International Speedway and Silver King Golf Course.
  
  ## History
  
  Early in the 20th century, Irvington was a thriving farm community and the center of a lucrative Tung oil (Vernicia fordii) business.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Irvington is located at 30°30′25″N 88°14′02″W﻿ / ﻿30.50686°N 88.23389°W﻿ / 30.50686; -88.23389 and has an elevation of 131 feet (40 m).
  
  ## Education
  
  Mobile County Public School System operates Dixon Elementary School in the area.
  
  