Scratch Ankle, Alabama

Scratch Ankle is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama, United States, located 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Monroeville.

Scratch Ankle, Alabama
Scratch Ankle, Alabama
Scratch Ankle, Alabama
Coordinates: 31°39′46″N 87°26′15″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyMonroe
Elevation
361 ft (110 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)251
GNIS feature ID126495[1]

History

Scratch Ankle got its name from the fact locals, who were often seen by railroad workers scratching their ankles due to excessive mosquito bites.[2] It has been frequently noted on lists of unusual place names.[3][4]

References


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