Wiggins, Alabama Explained

Official Name:Wiggins, 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:315
Coordinates:31.3161°N -86.3286°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Area Code:334
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:128940

Wiggins is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States. The community now lies within the city limits of Babbie.

History

The community was named for James Wiggins, who served as the first postmaster.[1] A post office operated under the name Wiggins from 1880 to 1904.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wiggins descendants abound in Babbie/Wiggins community. Andalusia Star-News. July 12, 2002. 25 December 2015.
  2. Web site: Covington County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 December 2015.