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Francisco, Alabama
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 Francisco, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Francisco, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156378 |
Francisco is a small place in northern Jackson County, Alabama, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city.
Francisco is located along Alabama State Route 65. It is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) northwest of a place called Skyline.
History of Francisco
Francisco was named after a person called Francisco Rice. He was an important figure in the area's past.
Francisco Rice was a soldier in the Confederate Army. He also served as a member of the Alabama Senate. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state of Alabama.
A post office was open in Francisco for many years. It operated under the name Francisco from 1875 until 1957.
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