Folsom, Perry County, Alabama facts for kids
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Folsom, Alabama
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Abandoned gas station and store in Folsom
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 Folsom, Perry County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Folsom, Perry County, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Perry |
| Elevation | 430 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156363 |
Folsom, also spelled Folsolm, is an unincorporated community in Perry County, Alabama, United States.
History
Folsom was originally named Cleveland Beat and was a voting precinct during Grover Cleveland's first presidency. The name was then changed to Folsom in honor of Cleveland's wife, Frances Folsom. A post office operated under the name Folsom from 1887 to 1904.
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