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Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
Moshat
Unincorporated community
Moshat is located in AlabamaMoshatMoshatLocation in Alabama.
Coordinates: 34°07′07″N 85°37′20″W / 34.11861°N 85.62222°W / 34.11861; -85.62222
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCherokee
Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)256 & 938
GNIS feature ID123107

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

History

A post office called Moshat was established in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903. The Moshat family paid the community a visit and it was decided to name the place after them.

References

  1. "Moshat". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  3. "Cherokee County, Ala". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 45. 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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