Francisco, Alabama
Francisco is an unincorporated community in northern Jackson County, Alabama, United States. It is located on Alabama State Route 65, 19.1 miles (30.7 km) northwest of Skyline.
Francisco, Alabama | |
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  Francisco  Francisco | |
| Coordinates: 34°59′14″N 86°14′57″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156378[1] |
History
Francisco is named in honor of Francisco Rice, who served in the Confederate Army and as a member of the Alabama Senate.[2] A post office operated under the name Francisco from 1875 to 1957.[3]
References
- "Francisco". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 59. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
- "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Jackson County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Alabama highlighting Jackson County | |
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