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Macon, Alabama
Macon, Alabama is located in Alabama
Macon, Alabama
Macon, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Macon, Alabama is located in the United States
Macon, Alabama
Macon, Alabama
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Alabama
County Calhoun
Elevation
505 ft (154 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 256 & 938
GNIS feature ID 166222

Macon, also known as Macon Quarters, is a small community in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county.

History of Macon

Early Days and Naming

Macon had its own post office for a short time. It operated under the name Macon from 1891 until 1903. The community was named after the city of Macon, Georgia. This was a common practice when new places were settled.

Recent Events: The 2021 Tornado

On March 25, 2021, a very strong tornado hit Macon. This tornado was an EF3 tornado. An EF3 tornado is quite powerful and can cause a lot of damage. The tornado moved right through the community. It damaged or destroyed many homes, mobile homes, and trees in the area.

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