Swaim is an unincorporated community in northern Jackson County, Alabama, United States. It is located at the intersection of state routes 65 and 146, 5.7 miles (9.2 km) northwest of Skyline.
Swaim, Alabama | |
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Coordinates: 34°52′10″N 86°11′54″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Jackson |
Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 256 |
GNIS feature ID | 157133[1] |
The community was probably named after the family of Moses Swaim, who was an early settler of the area.[2] A post office operated under the name Swaim from 1910 to 1955.[3]
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County seat: Scottsboro | ||
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