Bomar, Alabama

Bomar, also known as Jordan, is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.

Bomar
Unincorporated community
Bomar
Location in Alabama.
Coordinates: 34°06′31″N 85°34′49″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCherokee
Elevation
568 ft (173 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)256 & 938
GNIS feature ID156091[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
  1. "Bomar". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  3. "Cherokee County, Ala". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 42. Retrieved 24 April 2015.



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