Chigger Hill is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States.
Chigger Hill, Alabama | |
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![]() ![]() Chigger Hill Location within Alabama | |
Coordinates: 34°23′51″N 86°00′59″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | DeKalb |
Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 256 |
GNIS feature ID | 150154[1] |
Chigger Hill was named from the fact the original settlers had to combat a serious infestation of mites.[2] It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.[3]
Municipalities and communities of DeKalb County, Alabama, United States | ||
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County seat: Fort Payne | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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