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Scratch Ankle, Alabama

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

Scratch Ankle is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama, United States, located 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Monroeville.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
361 ft (110 m)
TimezoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
Areacode251
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Scratch Ankle, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Scratch Ankle is located in Alabama
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Scratch Ankle
Location within Alabama
Scratch Ankle is located in the United States
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Scratch Ankle
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 31°39′46″N 87°26′15″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyMonroe
Elevation
361 ft (110 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code251
GNIS feature ID126495[1]
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History

Scratch Ankle got its name from the fact that locals were often seen by railroad workers scratching their ankles due to excessive mosquito bites.[2] It has been frequently noted on lists of unusual place names.[3]

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