Green Bay, Alabama
Green Bay, also spelled Greenbay, is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States. Green Bay is located on U.S. Route 331, 7.2 miles (11.6 km) south of Opp.
Green Bay, Alabama | |
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  Green Bay, Alabama  Green Bay, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 31°10′41″N 86°17′22″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Covington |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 159694[1] |
History
The community was likely named for the bay trees which grow in the area.[2] A post office operated under the name Green Bay from 1879 to 1933.[3]
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References
- "Green Bay". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 65. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
- "Covington County". Jim Forte Postal History. 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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