Elrath, Alabama

Elrath is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.

Elrath
Unincorporated community
Elrath
Location in Alabama.
Coordinates: 34°08′17″N 85°44′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCherokee
Elevation
614 ft (187 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)256 & 938
GNIS feature ID156312[1]

History

A post office called Elrath was in operation from 1892 until 1903.[2] The community was named for Samuel McElrath, an early settler.[3]

References
  1. "Elrath". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 13 October 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  3. "Cherokee County, Ala". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 44. Retrieved 24 April 2015.


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