Jericho, Alabama

Jericho is an unincorporated community in Perry County, Alabama, United States. Jericho is located on Alabama State Route 5, 11.2 miles (18.0 km) north northeast of Marion.

Jericho, Alabama
Jericho, Alabama is located in Alabama
Jericho, Alabama
Jericho, Alabama
Jericho, Alabama is located in the United States
Jericho, Alabama
Jericho, Alabama
Coordinates: 32°46′26″N 87°16′31″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyPerry
Elevation
194 ft (59 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code334
GNIS feature ID159860[1]

History

A post office operated under the name Jericho from 1836 to 1907.[2] At one point, Jericho was home to at least one sawmill and three gristmills.[3]

References


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