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Simcoe, Alabama
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 Simcoe, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Simcoe, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cullman |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 126860 |
Simcoe is a small place in Cullman County, Alabama, in the 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.
Simcoe is located along Alabama State Route 69. It is about 3.7 miles (6.0 km) southwest of a place called Fairview.
Discover the History of Simcoe
Simcoe got its name from Lake Simcoe. This lake is located far away in Ontario, Canada. It's interesting how places can be named after landmarks from other regions!
Early Beginnings: Simcoe's Post Office
For a time, Simcoe had its very own post office. It opened in 1884. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for nearly 20 years. It closed down in 1903.
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