Fadette, Alabama

Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
31°02′41″N 85°32′15″W / 31.04472°N 85.53750°W / 31.04472; -85.53750CountryUnited StatesStateAlabamaCountyGenevaElevation
253 ft (77 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code334GNIS feature ID118102[1]

Fadette is an unincorporated community in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. Fadette is located on Alabama State Route 103, 5.4 miles (8.7 km) southeast of Slocomb.

History

The community was named by H. A. Smith, who operated the first post office. The meaning of the community's name is uncertain.[2] A post office operated under the name Fadette from 1891 to 1906.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Fadette". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 55. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
  3. ^ "Geneva County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
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