Congo, Alabama
Congo | |
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![]() ![]() 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 | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
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.
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Cherokee County, Alabama
- Unincorporated communities in Alabama
- North Alabama geography stubs