Edwin, Alabama facts for kids
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Edwin, Alabama
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 Edwin, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Edwin, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Henry |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 117883 |
Edwin is a small place in Henry County, Alabama, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it is governed by the county.
History of Edwin
The name "Edwin" probably came from a person who lived in the area a long time ago. However, exactly who that person was is not known for sure.
Early Services and Community Life
From 1892 to 1906, Edwin had its own post office. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. Having a post office was very important for small communities back then. It helped people stay connected and made it easier to do business.
A church called Mount Enon Primitive Baptist Church was started in Edwin on April 23, 1860. Churches often served as important gathering places for communities. They were not just for religious services but also for social events and meetings. This shows that Edwin was a place where people lived and built a community more than 160 years ago.
