Rabun, Alabama

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

Rabun is an unincorporated community in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States.

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CountryUnited States
Elevation
259 ft (79 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
Area code251
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Rabun, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Rabun, Alabama is located in Alabama
Rabun, Alabama
Rabun, Alabama
Rabun, Alabama is located in the United States
Rabun, Alabama
Rabun, Alabama
Coordinates: 31°01′37″N 87°43′30″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyBaldwin
Elevation
259 ft (79 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code251
GNIS feature ID125397[1]
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History

The community is named in honor of the Rabon family, who were early settlers of the area.[2] A post office operated under the name Rabun from 1916 to 1959.[3]

The Rabon Turpentine Company operated from 1928 to 1937 and distilled turpentine. The company constructed a commissary, homes, and a school.[4]

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