Dollar, Alabama
| Dollar, Alabama | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Dollar, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 32°52′43″N 86°25′27″W / 32.87861°N 86.42417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Coosa |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938, 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156275[1] |
Dollar is an unincorporated community in Coosa County, Alabama, in the United States.
History
A post office called Dollar was established in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921.[2] Dollar has been noted for its unusual place name.[3]
References
- ↑ "Dollar". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Coosa 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. 2. ISBN 978-1-4401-3421-0.
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