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Forney, Alabama
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 Forney, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Forney, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 118508 |
Forney is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. Forney is located on U.S. Route 411, 13.2 miles (21.2 km) east-southeast of Centre.
History
A post office called Forney was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1936. The community was named for P. Forney, who kept a store there.
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