Newell, Alabama
Newell is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, Alabama, United States, located north-northeast of Wedowee. History. Newell was named after the family of W. P. Newell, who was elected as sheriff of Randolph County in 1845. Newell also served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1853 to 1855. He later served as the mayor of Camp Hill, Alabama. A post office was established under the name Newell in 1887. The post office was closed on October 5, 2002.