Forney, Alabama
Forney is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. Forney is located on U.S. Route 411, 13.2 miles (21.2 km) east-southeast of Centre.
Forney, Alabama | |
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  Forney, Alabama  Forney, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 34°05′10″N 85°27′43″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 118508[1] |
History
A post office called Forney was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1936.[2] The community was named for P. Forney, who kept a store there.[3]
References
- "Forney". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 13, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
- "Cherokee County, Ala". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 44. Retrieved April 24, 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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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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