Swift, Alabama facts for kids
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Swift, Alabama
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 Swift, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Swift, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Baldwin |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 134722 |
Swift is a small, unincorporated community located in Baldwin County, Alabama, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially part of a city or town. It's managed by the county government instead.
History of Swift
Swift has a simple but interesting past. For a time, it had its own post office.
Swift's Post Office Days
A post office served the community of Swift from 1882 until 1912. This means people living in Swift could send and receive mail right in their own community during those years. Having a post office was very important for communities back then. It helped people stay connected and made daily life easier.
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