Rabb, Alabama
Rabb is an unincorporated community in Conecuh County, Alabama, United States.
Rabb, Alabama | |
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  Rabb, Alabama  Rabb, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 31°26′21″N 86°52′50″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Conecuh |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 133173[1] |
History
Rabb was named for William Rabb, Sr., who settled in the area in 1819.[2]
A post office operated under the name Rabb from 1898 to 1918.[3]
The Rabb Rosenwald School, which is thought to be the last remaining Rosenwald school in Conecuh County, is listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.[4]
References
- "Rabb". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- Thomas McAdory Owen; Marie Bankhead Owen (1921). History of Alabama and Dictionary of Alabama Biography. S. J. Clarke publishing Company. p. 1404.
- "Conecuh County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- "Black Heritage Council Member Invited to Speak at Dedication of Restored Rosenwald School in Conecuh". Alabama Historical Commission. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
Municipalities and communities of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Alabama highlighting Conecuh County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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