Straughn, Alabama Explained

Official Name:Straughn, Alabama
Pushpin Map:Alabama#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Alabama
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Covington
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:374
Coordinates:31.3883°N -86.4181°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Area Code:334
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:127456

Straughn, also known as Haygood, is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States.

History

The community was originally called Haygood, but the name was later changed to Straughn in honor of a local family who was instrumental in establishing the community's school.[1] A post office operated under the name Haygood from 1892 to 1904.[2] Straughn is home to Straughn High School.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About the school. Straughn High School. Covington County Board of Education. 25 December 2015.
  2. Web site: Covington County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 December 2015.