Atwood, Alabama
Atwood is an unincorporated community located in southern Franklin County, Alabama, United States. It is located along Alabama Highway 172 between the towns of Hodges and Vina. Atwood is situated just south of the Bear Creek Reservoir.
Atwood, Alabama | |
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  Atwood Location in Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 34°21′38″N 87°59′42″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Franklin |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 35571 |
| GNIS feature ID | 113274[1] |
History
Atwood was named after Abner Atwood, a local physician. A post office was established in the town in 1898, but was later closed.[2]
References
- "Atwood". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- Foscue, Virginia. Place Names in Alabama. University: U of Alabama Press, 1989.
Municipalities and communities of Franklin County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Alabama highlighting Franklin County | |
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