Hooks, Alabama
Hooks is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Alabama, United States.[1]
Hooks, Alabama | |
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  Hooks, Alabama  Hooks, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 32°11′31″N 85°13′57″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Russell |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
History
Hooks was named after John J. Hooks, the first postmaster.[2] The post office was established in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1915.[3] The community has been noted for its unusual place name.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hooks, Alabama
- Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 173. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
- "Russell County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- Thompson, George E. (1 July 2009). You Live Where?: Interesting and Unusual Facts about where We Live. iUniverse. p. 2. ISBN 978-1-4401-3421-0.
Municipalities and communities of Russell County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Alabama highlighting Russell County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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