Forney, Alabama

Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Forney is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. Forney is located on U.S. Route 411, 13.2 miles (21.2 km) east-southeast of Centre.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
702 ft (214 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
Area codes256 & 938
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Forney, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Forney, Alabama is located in Alabama
Forney, Alabama
Forney, Alabama
Forney, Alabama is located in the United States
Forney, Alabama
Forney, Alabama
Coordinates: 34°05′10″N 85°27′43″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCherokee
Elevation
702 ft (214 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area codes256 & 938
GNIS feature ID118508[1]
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History

A post office called Forney was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1936.[2] The community was named for P. Forney, who kept a store there.[3]

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