Gasque, Alabama facts for kids
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Gasque
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 Gasque
Location in Alabama
Gasque
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Baldwin |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 156396 |
Gasque is a small place in Baldwin County, Alabama, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Gasque is located on Alabama State Route 180. It is about 7.8 miles (12.6 kilometers) west of Gulf Shores. Gulf Shores is a popular city known for its beaches.
History of Gasque
How Gasque Got Its Name
The community of Gasque is named after the Gasque family. This family lived in the area for a long time. It was common for places to be named after important families.
The Gasque Post Office
A post office was open in Gasque for many years. It operated under the name Gasque from 1880. The post office helped people send and receive mail. It closed down in 1953. This means that for 73 years, Gasque had its own post office.
