Skinnerton, Alabama

Skinnerton is an unincorporated community in Conecuh County, Alabama, United States.

Skinnerton, Alabama
Skinnerton, Alabama is located in Alabama
Skinnerton, Alabama
Skinnerton, Alabama
Skinnerton, Alabama is located in the United States
Skinnerton, Alabama
Skinnerton, Alabama
Coordinates: 31°40′12″N 87°03′54″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyConecuh
Elevation
528 ft (161 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code251
GNIS feature ID126937[1]

History

Skinnerton was named for William M. Skinner, who served as the first postmaster.[2]

A post office operated under the name Skinnerton from 1888 to 1926.[3]

References

  1. "Skinnerton". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 128. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
  3. "Conecuh County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 7, 2020.


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