Elrath, Alabama

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

Elrath
Elrath is located in Alabama
Elrath
Elrath
Location in Alabama.
Coordinates: 34°08′17″N 85°44′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCherokee
Elevation
614 ft (187 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)256 & 938
GNIS feature ID156312[1]

History

A post office called Elrath was in operation from 1892 until 1903.[2] The community was named for Samuel McElrath, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. "Elrath". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 13, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  3. "Cherokee County, Ala". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 44. Retrieved April 24, 2015.


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