Hurley, Alabama

Hurley
Unincorporated community
Hurley

Location in Alabama.

Coordinates: 34°16′30″N 85°37′23″W / 34.27500°N 85.62306°WCoordinates: 34°16′30″N 85°37′23″W / 34.27500°N 85.62306°W
Country United States
State Alabama
County Cherokee
Elevation 568 ft (173 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 256 & 938
GNIS feature ID 156509[1]

Hurley is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.

History

A post office called Hurley was established in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2] The community was named for Edmund Hurley, a early resident.[3]

References

  1. "Hurley". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  3. "Cherokee County, Ala.". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 44. Retrieved 24 April 2015.