Wicksburg, Alabama

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

Wicksburg, also spelled Wicksburgh, is an unincorporated community in Houston County, Alabama, United States. Wicksburg is located along Alabama State Route 103, 13.5 miles (21.7 km) west of Dothan.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
305 ft (93 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
Area code334
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Wicksburg, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Wicksburg is located in Alabama
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Wicksburg
Location within Alabama
Wicksburg is located in the United States
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Wicksburg
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 31°12′30″N 85°37′21″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyHouston
Elevation
305 ft (93 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code334
GNIS feature ID153984[1]
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History

Wicksburg is named in honor of Elijah Trawick, who was the first postmaster.[2] A post office operated under the name Wicksburg from 1878 to 1908.[3]

The Wicksburg soil series is named for the community.[4]

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