Atwood, Alabama
Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
34°21′38″N 87°59′42″W / 34.36056°N 87.99500°W / 34.36056; -87.9950035571
Atwood is an unincorporated community located in southern Franklin County, Alabama, United States. It is located along Alabama Highway 172 between the towns of Hodges and Vina. Atwood is situated just south of the Bear Creek Reservoir.
History
Atwood was named after Abner Atwood, a local physician. A post office was established in the town in 1898, but was later closed.[2]
References
- ^ "Atwood". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Foscue, Virginia. Place Names in Alabama. University: U of Alabama Press, 1989.
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34°21′38″N 87°59′42″W / 34.36056°N 87.99500°W / 34.36056; -87.99500
Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
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