Straughn, Alabama

Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
31°23′18″N 86°25′05″W / 31.38833°N 86.41806°W / 31.38833; -86.41806CountryUnited StatesStateAlabamaCountyCovingtonElevation
374 ft (114 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code334GNIS feature ID127456[1]

Straughn, also known as Haygood, is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States.

History

The community was originally called Haygood, but the name was later changed to Straughn in honor of a local family who was instrumental in establishing the community's school.[2] A post office operated under the name Haygood from 1892 to 1904.[3] Straughn is home to Straughn High School.

References

  1. ^ "Straughn". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "About the school". Straughn High School. Covington County Board of Education. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  3. ^ "Covington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
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