Straughn, Alabama
Straughn, also known as Haygood, is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States.
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Coordinates: 31°23′18″N 86°25′05″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Covington |
Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 334 |
GNIS feature ID | 127456[1] |
History
The community was originally called Haygood, but the name was later changed to Straughn in honor of a local family who was instrumental in establishing the community's school.[2] A post office operated under the name Haygood from 1892 to 1904.[3] Straughn is home to Straughn High School.
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References
- "Straughn". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "About the school". Straughn High School. Covington County Board of Education. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
- "Covington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
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