Bucksnort, Alabama facts for kids
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Bucksnort, Alabama
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 Bucksnort, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Bucksnort, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marshall |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156131 |
Bucksnort is a small place in Marshall County, Alabama, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially part of a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county government.
Discovering Bucksnort
Bucksnort is a quiet spot located in the northeastern part of Alabama. It's not a big city with a mayor and city council. Instead, it's a community where people live and work. It doesn't have its own local government like a city does. The county government, Marshall County, helps manage services for the people living there.
Where is Bucksnort Located?
Bucksnort is found in Marshall County, Alabama. This county is in the northern part of the state. The area is known for its beautiful natural scenery. You can find Bucksnort by looking at a map of Alabama, specifically near the coordinates 34°30′11″N 86°18′14″W / 34.50306°N 86.30389°W.
A Glimpse into Bucksnort's Past
Even though Bucksnort is a small community today, it has a bit of history. For example, a post office used to serve the area nearby. This post office was called "Keel." It was open for several years, from 1889 until 1907. Post offices were very important back then for people to send and receive letters and packages.
