Saco, Alabama

Saco is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Alabama. It is located 13 miles northeast of Troy, Alabama.[1]

Saco
Saco is located in Alabama
Saco
Saco
Location in Alabama.
Coordinates: 31°57′18″N 85°49′14″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyPike
Elevation
381 ft (116 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area codesArea code 334

History

The name Saco is possibly derived from the name of a local business.[2] A post office was established as Saco in 1905, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1960.[3]

Notable person

Thomas Brewer, a civil rights activist, was born in Saco.[4]

References

  1. "Geographic Names Information System".
  2. Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 122. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
  3. "Pike County". postalhistory.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  4. Lloyd, Craig. "Thomas Brewer". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
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