Pushmataha, Alabama

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Pushmataha, Alabama
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Pushmataha, Alabama
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Pushmataha, Alabama
Pushmataha, Alabama (the United States)
Coordinates: 32°11′36″N88°21′12″W / 32.19333°N 88.35333°W / 32.19333; -88.35333
Country United States
State Alabama
County Choctaw
Elevation
243 ft (74 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area codes 205, 659

Pushmataha is an unincorporated community in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States. [1] It was named in honor of famed Choctaw chief Pushmataha. [2] Much of the community is part of the Pushmataha Historic District, listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in October 2008. [3]

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Pushmataha's population as an unincorporated community was listed as 124 at the 1880 U.S. Census, the only time a figure was returned.

Geography

Pushmataha is located at 32°11′36″N88°21′12″W / 32.19347°N 88.35336°W / 32.19347; -88.35336 and has an elevation of 243 feet (74 m). [1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 124
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pushmataha
  2. Greg O'Brien (February 6, 2011). "Pushmataha". The Encyclopedia of Alabama. Auburn University. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  3. "The Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage" (PDF). preserveala.org. Alabama Historical Commission. May 31, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 6, 2011. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
  4. "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.