Peterson, Alabama
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Peterson, Alabama | |
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  Peterson, Alabama  Peterson, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 33°13′57″N 87°25′25″W / 33.23250°N 87.42361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tuscaloosa |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 35478 |
| Area codes | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 152878[1] |
Peterson is an unincorporated community in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States. Peterson is located on Alabama State Route 216, 8.6 miles (13.8 km) east-northeast of Tuscaloosa.[2] Peterson has a post office with ZIP code 35478.[3] Peterson was originally known as Peterson City, in honor of Charles M. Peterson, who purchased land in the surrounding area.[4]
