Moshat, Alabama

Moshat
Unincorporated community
Moshat

Location in Alabama.

Coordinates: 34°07′07″N 85°37′20″W / 34.11861°N 85.62222°W / 34.11861; -85.62222Coordinates: 34°07′07″N 85°37′20″W / 34.11861°N 85.62222°W / 34.11861; -85.62222
Country United States
State Alabama
County Cherokee
Elevation 673 ft (205 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 256 & 938
GNIS feature ID 123107[1]

Moshat is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.

History

A post office called Moshat was established in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[2] The Moshat family paid the community a visit and it was decided to name the place after them.[3]

References

  1. "Moshat". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  3. "Cherokee County, Ala.". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 45. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
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