Swaim, Alabama | |
|---|---|
  Swaim  Swaim | |
| Coordinates: 34°52′10″N 86°11′54″W / 34.86944°N 86.19833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 157133[1] |
Swaim is an unincorporated community in northern Jackson County, Alabama, United States. It is located at the intersection of state routes 65 and 146, 5.7 miles (9.2 km) northwest of Skyline.
History
The community was probably named after the family of Moses Swaim, who was an early settler of the area.[2] A post office operated under the name Swaim from 1910 to 1955.[3]
References
- ↑ "Swaim". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ↑ Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 134. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
- ↑ "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Jackson County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Alabama highlighting Jackson County | |
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