Tunnel Springs, Alabama
Tunnel Springs, Alabama | |
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  Tunnel Springs, Alabama Location within the state of Alabama  Tunnel Springs, Alabama Tunnel Springs, Alabama (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 31°38′33″N 87°14′23″W / 31.64250°N 87.23972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 251 |
Tunnel Springs is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama, United States.[1] It has one site listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage, the Old Scotland Presbyterian Church.[2]
History
A post office called Tunnel Springs was established in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1973.[3] An old railroad tunnel accounts for the name.[4]
Geography
Tunnel Springs is located at 31°38′34″N 87°14′24″W / 31.64265°N 87.23998°W and has an elevation of 325 feet (99 m).[1]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tunnel Springs, Alabama
- ^ "Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage". Alabama Historical Commission. www.preserveala.org. 4 June 2009. Retrieved 21 July 2009.
- ^ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ "Cat Mash among state's funny town names". The Tuscaloosa News. September 28, 1991. pp. 3B. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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