Active, Alabama
Appearance
Active, Alabama | |
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Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Bibb |
Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 205 |
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
- ^ 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.