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Jones, Alabama

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Jones, Alabama
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyAutauga
Elevation
200 ft (60 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36749
Area code334

Jones, originally Jones Switch, is an unincorporated community in Autauga County, Alabama, United States.[1] The name was officially shortened on May 1, 1903. The community has a post office, with postmasters appointed from 1878 to 2006.[2][3] The post office also serves unincorporated areas of Autauga County such as Vine Hill, Fremont, Bethel, Salem, Milton, and Fig Tree.

Geography

Jones is located at 32°35′02″N 86°53′51″W / 32.58402°N 86.89748°W / 32.58402; -86.89748 and has an elevation of 200 feet (61 m).[1] Mulberry Creek is located to the west and rolling hills are located to the east.

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jones
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jones Post Office
  3. ^ "Postmasters by City". Postmaster Finder. United States Postal Service. Retrieved July 27, 2011.