Skinnerton, Alabama
Skinnerton is an unincorporated community in Conecuh County, Alabama, United States.
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Coordinates: 31°40′12″N 87°03′54″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Conecuh |
Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 251 |
GNIS feature ID | 126937[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
- "Skinnerton". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 128. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
- "Conecuh County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
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