Lenox is an unincorporated community in Conecuh County, Alabama, United States. Lenox is 10 miles (16 km) west-northwest of Castleberry. Lenox had a post office until it closed on June 13, 1998; it still has its own ZIP code, 36454.[2][3] Joseph Ryals was the first postmaster who also owned the settlement's general store. It is claimed he named the location after a bar of Lenox soap, in order for the post office to be authorized.[4] Lenox is also home to young earth creationist Kent Hovind, as well as his Dinosaur Adventure Land ministry and amusement park.
Lenox, Alabama | |
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Unincorporated community | |
![]() ![]() Lenox, Alabama ![]() ![]() Lenox, Alabama | |
Coordinates: 31°20′12″N 87°11′08″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Conecuh |
Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
Population (2017) | |
• Total | 37 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 36454 |
Area code | 251 |
GNIS feature ID | 121500[1] |
Municipalities and communities of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States | ||
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County seat: Evergreen | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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