Texas, Alabama
Texas is an unincorporated community in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Alabama.
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Coordinates: 33°55′47″N 87°40′43″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Marion |
Elevation | 420 ft (130 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
GNIS feature ID | 127780[1] |
History
A post office called Texas was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1929.[2] The community was named after the state of Texas.[3]
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References
- "Texas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Marion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. Jul 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
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