Brooks, Alabama
Brooks is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States.
Brooks, Alabama | |
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  Brooks, Alabama  Brooks, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 31°28′55″N 86°41′06″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Covington |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 114960[1] |
History
The community was likely named for the Brooks family, who lived in the area.[2] A post office operated under the name Brooks from 1900 to 1915.[3]
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References
- "Brooks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 24. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
- "Covington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 25 December 2015. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Covington County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Alabama highlighting Covington County | |
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