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Hooks, Alabama
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 Hooks, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Hooks, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Russell |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
Hooks is a small, unincorporated community located in Russell County, Alabama, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government.
History of Hooks
The community of Hooks got its name from a man named John J. Hooks. He was the very first postmaster in the area. A post office was opened in Hooks in 1893. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1915.
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