Straughn, Alabama facts for kids
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Straughn, Alabama
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 Straughn, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Straughn, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Covington |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 127456 |
Straughn, also known as Haygood, is a small place in Covington County, Alabama, United States. It is 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. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.
A Look at Straughn's Past
How Straughn Got Its Name
The community was first known as Haygood. This name was used for a while, and there was even a post office called Haygood from 1892 to 1904. Later, the name was changed to Straughn. This change was made to honor a local family. This family was very important in helping to start the community's school.
Straughn High School
One of the most notable places in Straughn is Straughn High School. Schools are often central to small communities. They bring people together and provide education for local students.
