Marengo, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marengo, Alabama
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 Marengo, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Marengo, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marengo |
| Elevation | 180 ft (50 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
Marengo is a small place in Marengo County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
History of Marengo
Even though Marengo is not a big city, it has a history. A post office was open here for a few years in the early 1800s. It operated from 1824 to 1828. Much later, a post office opened again in Marengo. This second post office served the community from 1914 until 1947.
Exploring Marengo's Location
Marengo is located in the state of Alabama. It is part of Marengo County. The area is about 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. This means it's not very high up, but it's not right at sea level either. The time zone for Marengo is Central Time.
Gallery
Below are photographs taken in Marengo as part of the Historic American Buildings Survey. This survey helps to record important buildings and places in American history.
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Hoover wagon, Pearson House
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Pearson House
