Skinnerton, Alabama
Skinnerton is an unincorporated community in Conecuh County, Alabama, United States.
Skinnerton, Alabama | |
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  Skinnerton, Alabama  Skinnerton, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 31°40′12″N 87°03′54″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Conecuh |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 126937[1] |
History
Skinnerton was named for William M. Skinner, who served as the first postmaster.[2]
A post office operated under the name Skinnerton from 1888 to 1926.[3]
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References
- "Skinnerton". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 128. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
- "Conecuh County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
Municipalities and communities of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Alabama highlighting Conecuh County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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