Radford, Alabama Explained

Official Name:Radford, Alabama
Pushpin Map:Alabama#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Alabama
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Perry
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:161
Coordinates:32.5892°N -87.2°W
Area Code:334
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:153099

Radford, also known as Radfordsville, or Richardson Store, is an unincorporated community in Perry County, Alabama, United States. Radford is located on Alabama State Route 14, 7.57miles east southeast of Marion.

History

Radford is named for the family of William Radford, who settled in the area circa 1820.[1] A post office operated under the name Radfordsville from 1846 to 1906.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Foscue, Virginia . 1989 . Place Names in Alabama . . The University of Alabama Press . 115 . 0-8173-0410-X .
  2. Web site: Perry County . Jim Forte Postal History . 27 August 2015.