Scottsboro, Georgia
Scottsboro (also Scottsborough) is an unincorporated community in Baldwin County, Georgia, United States.[1][2]
Scottsboro, Georgia | |
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  Scottsboro, Georgia Location within the state of Georgia  Scottsboro, Georgia Scottsboro, Georgia (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 33°01′30″N 83°14′05″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Baldwin |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 478 |
| GNIS ID | 356525[1] |
History
A post office called Scottsboro was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1902.[3] The community was named after General John Scott, an early settler.[4]
References
- "Scottsboro, Georgia". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Scottsboro (Baldwin County, Georgia): Community Profile". Roadside Thoughts. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 201. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Georgia highlighting Baldwin County | |
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