Hurley, Alabama

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

Hurley
Hurley
Location in Alabama.
Coordinates: 34°16′30″N 85°37′23″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCherokee
Elevation
568 ft (173 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)256 & 938
GNIS feature ID156509[1]

History

A post office called Hurley was established in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2] The community was named for Edmund Hurley, an early resident.[3]

References

  1. "Hurley". 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. 44. Retrieved 24 April 2015.


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