Hurley, Alabama facts for kids
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Hurley
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 Hurley, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156509 |
Hurley is a small, unincorporated community located in Cherokee 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 Hurley, Alabama
How Hurley Got Its Name
The community of Hurley was named after an early resident. His name was Edmund Hurley. This is how many small towns and communities get their names, often from important people who lived there first.
Hurley's Post Office Days
A post office was opened in Hurley in 1882. This was an important way for people to send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for many years. However, it closed down in 1906.
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