Forney, Alabama
Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
34°05′10″N 85°27′43″W / 34.08611°N 85.46194°W / 34.08611; -85.46194Forney is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. Forney is located on U.S. Route 411, 13.2 miles (21.2 km) east-southeast of Centre.
History
A post office called Forney was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1936.[2] The community was named for P. Forney, who kept a store there.[3]
References
- ^ "Forney". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 13, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
- ^ "Cherokee County, Ala". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 44. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Cherokee County, Alabama, United States
County seat: Centre
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communities
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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