Blue Pond, Alabama facts for kids
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Blue Pond
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 Blue Pond, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156082 |
Blue Pond, sometimes spelled Bluepond, is a small place in Cherokee County, Alabama, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.
History of Blue Pond
Blue Pond got its name from a nearby pond. Imagine a calm, blue pond! That's how this community got its unique name.
In the year 1850, a post office was opened in Blue Pond. A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages. It was an important spot for people in the area to connect with others. The post office stayed open for many years, helping the community grow. However, it closed down in 1907.
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