Atwood, Alabama Explained

Official Name:Atwood, Alabama
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Alabama
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Alabama
Pushpin Label:Atwood
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Name1:Alabama
Subdivision Name2:Franklin
Elevation Ft:741
Elevation M:226
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Coordinates:34.3606°N -87.995°W
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:35571
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:113274

Atwood is an unincorporated community located in southern Franklin County, Alabama, United States. It is located along Alabama Highway 172 between the towns of Hodges and Vina. Atwood is situated just south of the Bear Creek Reservoir.

History

Atwood was named after Abner Atwood, a local physician. A post office was established in the town in 1898, but was later closed.[1]

References

34.3606°N -87.995°W

Notes and References

  1. Foscue, Virginia. Place Names in Alabama. University: U of Alabama Press, 1989.