Bomar, Alabama
Bomar, also known as Jordan, is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.
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Coordinates: 34°06′31″N 85°34′49″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Cherokee |
Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
GNIS feature ID | 156091[1] |
History
A post office was established at Bomar in 1890, and operated until being discontinued in 1907.[2] The community was named in honor of Dr. Richard R. Bomar.[3]
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References
- "Bomar". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- "Cherokee County, Ala". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 42. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
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