Congo is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.[1]
History
A post office called Congo was established in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909.[2] The name commemorates the expeditions made by David Livingstone to the African Congo.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Congo, Alabama
- ^ "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 13, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
- ^ "Cherokee County, Ala". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 42. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Cherokee County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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