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Scottsboro, Georgia
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 Scottsboro, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Scottsboro, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Baldwin |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 478 |
| GNIS ID | 356525 |
Scottsboro (sometimes spelled Scottsborough) is a small, unincorporated community in Baldwin County, Georgia, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially part of a city or town. It doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council.
History of Scottsboro
How Scottsboro Got Its Name
The community of Scottsboro was named after an important early settler. This person was General John Scott. He was one of the first people to live in this area.
Early Post Office Days
Scottsboro once had its very own post office. This post office opened in 1896. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. However, it only stayed open for a few years. The post office closed its doors in 1902.
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