Tunnel Springs, Alabama Explained

Official Name:Tunnel Springs, Alabama
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Alabama#USA
Pushpin Label:Tunnel Springs
Coordinates:31.6425°N -87.2397°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Name1:Alabama
Subdivision Name2:Monroe
Elevation Ft:325
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Area Code:251

Tunnel Springs is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama, United States. It has one site listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage, the Old Scotland Presbyterian Church.[1]

History

A post office called Tunnel Springs was established in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1973.[2] An old railroad tunnel accounts for the name.[3]

Geography

Tunnel Springs is located at 31.6427°N -87.24°W and has an elevation of 325feet.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage . 4 June 2009 . Alabama Historical Commission . www.preserveala.org . 21 July 2009.
  2. Web site: Monroe County . Jim Forte Postal History . 9 February 2015.
  3. News: Cat Mash among state's funny town names . The Tuscaloosa News . September 28, 1991 . 28 April 2015 . 3B.