Swaim, Alabama

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

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.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
666 ft (203 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
Area code256
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Swaim, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Swaim is located in Alabama
Swaim
Swaim
Swaim is located in the United States
Swaim
Swaim
Coordinates: 34°52′10″N 86°11′54″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyJackson
Elevation
666 ft (203 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code256
GNIS feature ID157133[1]
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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]

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