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Hightogy, Alabama
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 Hightogy, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Hightogy, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lamar |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 157983 |
Hightogy, also known as Ridge Beat or Simmon Town, is a small community in Lamar County, Alabama, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Hightogy is located along Alabama State Route 17, about 4.8 miles (7.7 km) south-southeast of the town of Vernon.
History of Hightogy
The name Hightogy might come from two old words: "high" and "tor." The word "tor" is an old Middle English word that means "high, craggy hill." So, Hightogy could mean "high hill." A post office was open in Hightogy from 1890 to 1909, helping people send and receive mail in the community.
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