Jumbo, Alabama
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Jumbo, Alabama | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Location within the state of Alabama | |
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Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Chilton |
Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Area code(s) | 205 |
Jumbo is an unincorporated community in Chilton County, Alabama, United States.[1]
History
A post office called Jumbo was established in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2] Jumbo has been noted for its unusual place name.[3]
A variety of dolomite called Jumbo dolomite is named for the community due to its presence in exposures and quarries near Jumbo.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jumbo, Alabama
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