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 Key, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 121167 |
Key is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.
History
A post office called Key was established in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1936. The name comes from Lockey, a family of settlers.
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