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Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
Congo
Unincorporated community
Congo is located in AlabamaCongoCongoLocation in Alabama.
Coordinates: 34°18′39″N 85°39′03″W / 34.31083°N 85.65083°W / 34.31083; -85.65083
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCherokee
Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)256 & 938

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

History

A post office called Congo was established in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909. The name commemorates the expeditions made by David Livingstone to the African Congo.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Congo, Alabama
  2. "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 13, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
  3. "Cherokee County, Ala". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 42. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Cherokee County, Alabama, United States
County seat: Centre
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Map of Alabama highlighting Cherokee County
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Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties


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