Tunnel Springs, Alabama
Tunnel Springs, Alabama | |
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| Area code | 251 |
Tunnel Springs is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama, United States.[1] It has one site listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage, the Old Scotland Presbyterian Church.[2]
History
A post office called Tunnel Springs was established in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1973.[3] An old railroad tunnel accounts for the name.[4]
Geography
Tunnel Springs is located at 31°38′34″N 87°14′24″W / 31.64265°N 87.23998°W and has an elevation of 325 feet (99 m).[1]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tunnel Springs, Alabama
- ^ "Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage". Alabama Historical Commission. www.preserveala.org. June 4, 2009. Retrieved July 21, 2009.
- ^ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ^ "Cat Mash among state's funny town names". The Tuscaloosa News. September 28, 1991. pp. 3B. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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