Moshat, Alabama
Moshat is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.
Moshat | |
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  Moshat Location in Alabama. | |
| Coordinates: 34°07′07″N 85°37′20″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 123107[1] |
History
A post office called Moshat was established in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[2] The Moshat family paid the community a visit and it was decided to name the place after them.[3]
References
- "Moshat". 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. 45. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Cherokee County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Alabama highlighting Cherokee County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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