Rabb, Alabama
Rabb is an unincorporated community in Conecuh County, Alabama, United States.
Rabb, Alabama | |
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  Rabb, Alabama  Rabb, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 31°26′21″N 86°52′50″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Conecuh |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 133173[1] |
History
Rabb was named for William Rabb, Sr., who settled in the area in 1819.[2]
A post office operated under the name Rabb from 1898 to 1918.[3]
The Rabb Rosenwald School, which is thought to be the last remaining Rosenwald school in Conecuh County, is listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.[4]
References
- "Rabb". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Thomas McAdory Owen; Marie Bankhead Owen (1921). History of Alabama and Dictionary of Alabama Biography. S. J. Clarke publishing Company. p. 1404.
- "Conecuh County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- "Black Heritage Council Member Invited to Speak at Dedication of Restored Rosenwald School in Conecuh". Alabama Historical Commission. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
Municipalities and communities of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Alabama highlighting Conecuh County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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