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Atwood is an unincorporated community located in southern Franklin County, Alabama, United States. It is located along Alabama Highway 172 between the towns of Hodges and Vina. Atwood is situated just south of the Bear Creek Reservoir.

Atwood, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Atwood
Location in Alabama
Coordinates: 34°21′38″N 87°59′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyFranklin
Elevation
741 ft (226 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35571
GNIS feature ID113274[1]

History


Atwood was named after Abner Atwood, a local physician. A post office was established in the town in 1898, but was later closed.[2]


References


  1. "Atwood". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Foscue, Virginia. Place Names in Alabama. University: U of Alabama Press, 1989.


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