Halltown, also known as Alanthus, is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Alabama, United States.

Halltown is located along Alabama State Route 24, 4.9 miles (7.9 km) east-northeast of Red Bay.

Halltown is likely named for John T. Hall, the first postmaster of the community.

[2] A post office operated under the name Alanthus from 1881 to 1909.

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