Congo, Alabama
| Congo | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Congo Location in Alabama. | |
| Coordinates: 34°18′39″N 85°39′03″W / 34.31083°N 85.65083°WCoordinates: 34°18′39″N 85°39′03″W / 34.31083°N 85.65083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
Congo is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.[1]
History
A post office called Congo was established in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909.[2] The name commemorates the expeditions made by David Livingstone to the African Congo.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Congo, Alabama
- ↑ "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 13 October 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- ↑ "Cherokee County, Ala.". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 42. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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