Little River, Alabama | |
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  Little River, Alabama  Little River, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 34°16′53″N85°40′24″W / 34.28139°N 85.67333°W Coordinates: 34°16′53″N85°40′24″W / 34.28139°N 85.67333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 121858 [1] |
Little River is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. [1]
The community is likely named for the nearby Little River. A post office was established under the name in 1858. [2]
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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