Welch, Alabama Explained

Official Name:Welch, Alabama
Pushpin Map:Alabama#USA
Pushpin Label:Welch
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Alabama
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Chambers
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:860
Coordinates:33.0881°N -85.3394°W
Area Code:334
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:128716

Welch, also known as Welsh, is an unincorporated community in Chambers County, Alabama, United States.

History

Welch is likely named for a local family.[1] A post office operated under the name Welsh from 1888 to 1933.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Foscue, Virginia . 1989 . Place Names in Alabama . . The University of Alabama Press . 146 . 0-8173-0410-X .
  2. Web site: Chambers County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 February 2020.