Elrath, Alabama

Elrath
Unincorporated community
Elrath

Location in Alabama.

Coordinates: 34°08′17″N 85°44′35″W / 34.13806°N 85.74306°W / 34.13806; -85.74306Coordinates: 34°08′17″N 85°44′35″W / 34.13806°N 85.74306°W / 34.13806; -85.74306
Country United States
State Alabama
County Cherokee
Elevation 614 ft (187 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 256 & 938
GNIS feature ID 156312[1]

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

History

A post office called Elrath was in operation from 1892 until 1903.[2] The community was named for Samuel McElrath, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. "Elrath". 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.


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