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Active, Alabama
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyBibb
Elevation
440 ft (130 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code205

Active is an unincorporated community in Bibb County, Alabama, 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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Active, Alabama
  2. ^ Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 6. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
  3. ^ "Bibb County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  4. ^ 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.