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Rayburn is a small place in Marshall County, Alabama, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

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Rayburn, Alabama
Rayburn, Alabama is located in Alabama
Rayburn, Alabama
Rayburn, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Rayburn, Alabama is located in the United States
Rayburn, Alabama
Rayburn, Alabama
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Alabama
County Marshall
Elevation
620 ft (189 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 256 & 938
GNIS feature ID 156946

Exploring Rayburn's Location

Rayburn is found in the northern part of Alabama, within Marshall County. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and natural features.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Rayburn is a group of homes or businesses that are not officially part of a city or town. This means they don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, they are governed by the larger county government. People living in unincorporated areas still receive services like roads and police from the county.

Where is Rayburn on the Map?

Rayburn is located at specific geographic coordinates: 34 degrees, 20 minutes, 56 seconds North (latitude) and 86 degrees, 16 minutes, 03 seconds West (longitude). These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The elevation of Rayburn is about 189 meters (or 620 feet) above sea level. This tells us how high up it is compared to the ocean.

Time Zone and Phone Numbers

Rayburn is in the Central Time Zone. This means that during most of the year, it follows Central Standard Time (CST), which is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-6). In the summer, it switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT), moving to UTC-5. If you needed to call someone in Rayburn, the phone area codes would be 256 or 938.

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