Folsom, also spelled Folsolm, is an unincorporated community in Perry County, Alabama, United States.[1]
Folsom, Alabama | |
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Unincorporated community | |
![]() Abandoned gas station and store in Folsom | |
![]() ![]() Folsom, Alabama ![]() ![]() Folsom, Alabama | |
Coordinates: 32°40′57″N 87°24′21″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Perry |
Elevation | 430 ft (130 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 334 |
GNIS feature ID | 156363[1] |
Folsom was originally named Cleveland Beat and was a voting precinct during Grover Cleveland's first presidency. The name was then changed to Folsom in honor of Cleveland's wife, Frances Folsom.[2] A post office operated under the name Folsom from 1887 to 1904.[3]
Municipalities and communities of Perry County, Alabama, United States | ||
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County seat: Marion | ||
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