Wiggins, Alabama
Wiggins is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States. The community now lies within the city limits of Babbie.
Wiggins, Alabama | |
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  Wiggins, Alabama  Wiggins, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 31°18′58″N 86°19′43″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Covington |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 128940[1] |
History
The community was named for James Wiggins, who served as the first postmaster.[2] A post office operated under the name Wiggins from 1880 to 1904.[3]
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References
- "Wiggins". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Wiggins descendants abound in Babbie/Wiggins community". Andalusia Star-News. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
- "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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