Bomar, Alabama Explained

Official Name:Bomar
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Alabama
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Alabama.
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Name1:Alabama
Subdivision Name2:Cherokee
Elevation Ft:568
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Coordinates:34.1086°N -85.5803°W
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Area Codes:256 & 938
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:156091

Bomar, also known as Jordan, is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.

History

A post office was established at Bomar in 1890, and operated until being discontinued in 1907.[1] The community was named in honor of Dr. Richard R. Bomar.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cherokee County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 April 2015.
  2. News: Cherokee County, Ala. . Calhoun Times . September 1, 2004 . 24 April 2015 . 42.