Crosby, Alabama | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 31°02′20″N 85°05′11″W / 31.03889°N 85.08639°W / 31.03889; -85.08639 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156230[1] |
Crosby is an unincorporated community in Houston County, Alabama, United States.
History
Crosby was most likely named for John Crosby, who served as the first postmaster.[2] A post office operated under the name Crosby from 1886 to 1934.[3]
References
- ^ "Crosby". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 43. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
- ^ "Houston County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
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