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Pull Tight, Alabama
Pull Tight, Alabama is located in Alabama
Pull Tight, Alabama
Pull Tight, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Pull Tight, Alabama is located in the United States
Pull Tight, Alabama
Pull Tight, Alabama
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Alabama
County Marion
Elevation
607 ft (185 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 205, 659

Pull Tight is a small, quiet place located in Marion County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Where is Pull Tight Located?

Pull Tight is found in the state of Alabama, which is in the southeastern part of the United States. Specifically, it's in Marion County. The area is about 607 feet (or 185 meters) above sea level. People in Pull Tight use the Central Time Zone.

Why the Name "Pull Tight"?

The name "Pull Tight" is quite unusual, and exactly why it was chosen is a bit of a mystery! No one is completely sure how the community got its unique name.

One idea is that the name "Pull Tight" might mean that the people living there were very helpful to each other. They might have "pulled tight" together, meaning they supported and worked closely with their neighbors. This would show a strong sense of community.

Because of its interesting name, Pull Tight has often been mentioned on lists of unusual place names in the United States. It's one of those places that makes people curious about its history!

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