Congo, Alabama

Congo is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.[1]

Congo
Congo
Location in Alabama.
Coordinates: 34°18′39″N 85°39′03″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCherokee
Elevation
663 ft (202 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)256 & 938

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

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Congo, Alabama
  2. "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 13 October 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  3. "Cherokee County, Ala". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 42. Retrieved 24 April 2015.


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