Hurley, Alabama
Hurley is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.
Hurley | |
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Hurley Location in Alabama. | |
Coordinates: 34°16′30″N 85°37′23″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Cherokee |
Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
GNIS feature ID | 156509[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
- "Hurley". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- "Cherokee County, Ala". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 44. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
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