Straughn, Alabama
Straughn, also known as Haygood, is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States.
Straughn, Alabama | |
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  Straughn, Alabama  Straughn, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 31°23′18″N 86°25′05″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Covington |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 127456[1] |
History
The community was originally called Haygood, but the name was later changed to Straughn in honor of a local family who was instrumental in establishing the community's school.[2] A post office operated under the name Haygood from 1892 to 1904.[3] Straughn is home to Straughn High School.
References
- "Straughn". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "About the school". Straughn High School. Covington County Board of Education. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
- "Covington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Covington County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Alabama highlighting Covington County | |
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