Coxey, Alabama facts for kids
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Coxey, Alabama
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 Coxey, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Coxey, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Limestone |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 116794 |
Coxey is a small place in Limestone County, Alabama, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
Coxey is located in the western part of Limestone County. You can find it along U.S. Route 72, which is a major road. It's about 12 miles (or 19 kilometers) west of a larger city called Athens.
History of Coxey
How Coxey Got Its Name
The community of Coxey likely got its name from a person named William Cox. He was probably the first "postmaster" there. A postmaster is the person in charge of a local post office.
When the Post Office Was Open
A post office was open in Coxey for many years. It operated from 1918 until 1937. This means people in Coxey could send and receive mail right in their own community during those times.
