Trickem, Lowndes County, Alabama

Trickem is an unincorporated community in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States.[1]

Trickem, Alabama
Trickem
Trickem
Coordinates: 32°16′25″N 86°44′49″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyLowndes
Elevation
210 ft (60 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)334

History

A post office called Trickem was established in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[2] Trickem has been noted for its unusual place name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Trickem, Lowndes County, Alabama
  2. "Lowndes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
  3. Thompson, George E. (1 July 2009). You Live Where?: Interesting and Unusual Facts about where We Live. iUniverse. p. 3. ISBN 978-1-4401-3421-0.


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