Congo, Alabama

Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
34°18′39″N 85°39′03″W / 34.31083°N 85.65083°W / 34.31083; -85.65083CountryUnited StatesStateAlabamaCountyCherokeeElevation
663 ft (202 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code(s)256 & 938

Congo is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.[1]

History

A post office called Congo was established in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909.[2] The name commemorates the expeditions made by David Livingstone to the African Congo.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Congo, Alabama
  2. ^ "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 13, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
  3. ^ "Cherokee County, Ala". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 42. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
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