McCord Crossroads, Alabama

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McCord Crossroads
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McCord Crossroads
Location in Alabama.
Coordinates: 34°06′59″N85°27′35″W / 34.11639°N 85.45972°W / 34.11639; -85.45972 Coordinates: 34°06′59″N85°27′35″W / 34.11639°N 85.45972°W / 34.11639; -85.45972
Country United States
State Alabama
County Cherokee
Elevation
640 ft (200 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 256 & 938
GNIS feature ID152269 [1]

McCords Crossroads (formerly, Hopewell) is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. It lies at an elevation of 640 feet (195 m).

History

McCord Crossroads was named in honor of James McCord. [2]

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References

  1. "McCord Crossroads". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Cherokee County, Ala". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 45. Retrieved 24 April 2015.