Dollar, Alabama facts for kids
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Dollar, Alabama
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 Dollar, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Dollar, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Coosa |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938, 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156275 |
Dollar is a small place in Coosa 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 part of a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.
Dollar's Past
A post office was opened in Dollar way back in 1883. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. It stayed open for many years, until 1921, when it closed down.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Dollar is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or a city council. Instead, the larger county government, which is Coosa County in this case, takes care of things like roads, police, and fire services.
How Communities Get Their Names
Sometimes, places are named after important people, local features, or even a business. The name "Dollar" might have come from something special about the area or a person who lived there long ago.
