Congo is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.[1]
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![]() ![]() Congo Location in Alabama. | |
Coordinates: 34°18′39″N 85°39′03″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Cherokee |
Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
A post office called Congo was established in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909.[2] The name commemorates the expeditions made by David Livingstone to the African Congo.[3]
Municipalities and communities of Cherokee County, Alabama, United States | ||
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County seat: Centre | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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