Old Texas, Alabama | |
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Coordinates: 31°46′11″N 87°00′01″W / 31.76972°N 87.00028°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Monroe |
Elevation | 430 ft (130 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central (CST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 251 |
GNIS feature ID | 136590 [1] |
Old Texas is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama, United States. Old Texas is located on Alabama State Route 47, 12.3 miles (19.8 km) east-northeast of Beatrice.
A post office called Old Texas was established in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1866. [2] The community was named by pioneers from eastern states who passed through here on their way to Texas, and decided instead to stay. [3]
Old Texas, Alabama | |
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Coordinates: 31°46′11″N 87°00′01″W / 31.76972°N 87.00028°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Monroe |
Elevation | 430 ft (130 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central (CST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 251 |
GNIS feature ID | 136590 [1] |
Old Texas is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama, United States. Old Texas is located on Alabama State Route 47, 12.3 miles (19.8 km) east-northeast of Beatrice.
A post office called Old Texas was established in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1866. [2] The community was named by pioneers from eastern states who passed through here on their way to Texas, and decided instead to stay. [3]