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South, Alabama
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 South, Alabama
Location in Alabama
South, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Covington |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 127111 |
South is a small place in Covington County, Alabama, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. South is located along Alabama State Route 55, about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) north of a place called Red Level.
Exploring South's Past
How South Got Its Name
The name "South" might have come from a family who lived there. Another idea is that it was named for its location in the southern part of Alabama.
Early Communications in South
For a short time, South had its own post office. This post office was open from 1900 to 1910. It helped people send and receive letters and packages.
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