Active, Alabama
| Active, Alabama | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Active, Alabama Location within the state of Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 32°52′04″N 86°58′37″W / 32.86778°N 86.97694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Bibb |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 205 |
Active is an unincorporated community in Bibb County, Alabama, in the United States.[1]
History
The community was located on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad and was likely named to reflect the active spirit of its residents.[2] A post office called Active was established in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[3] Active has been noted for its unusual place name.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Active, Alabama
- ↑ Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 6. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
- ↑ "Bibb County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- ↑ Thompson, George E. (1 July 2009). You Live Where?: Interesting and Unusual Facts about where We Live. iUniverse. p. 1. ISBN 978-1-4401-3421-0.
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