Congo, Alabama

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Congo
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Congo
Location in Alabama.
Coordinates: 34°18′39″N85°39′03″W / 34.31083°N 85.65083°W / 34.31083; -85.65083
Country United States
State Alabama
County Cherokee
Elevation
663 ft (202 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area codes 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.