Dollar, Alabama

Dollar is an unincorporated community in Coosa County, Alabama, United States.

Dollar, Alabama
Dollar, Alabama
Dollar, Alabama
Coordinates: 32°52′43″N 86°25′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCoosa
Elevation
443 ft (135 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)256 & 938, 334
GNIS feature ID156275[1]

History

A post office called Dollar was established in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921.[2] Dollar has been noted for its unusual place name.[3]

References

  1. "Dollar". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Coosa County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  3. Thompson, George E. (1 July 2009). You Live Where?: Interesting and Unusual Facts about where We Live. iUniverse. p. 2. ISBN 978-1-4401-3421-0.


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