McCord Crossroads, Alabama facts for kids
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McCord Crossroads
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 McCord Crossroads, 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 | 152269 |
McCord Crossroads (sometimes spelled McCords Crossroads) is a small place in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
McCord Crossroads sits about 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level. It's a quiet spot in the beautiful state of Alabama.
History of McCord Crossroads
This community was given its name to honor a person named James McCord. Before it was called McCord Crossroads, the area was known by another name: Hopewell. The name change likely happened to recognize James McCord's connection to the area.
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