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Texas, Alabama
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 Texas, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Texas, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marion |
| Elevation | 420 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 127780 |
Texas is a small, unincorporated community located in Marion County, within the state of Alabama 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.
History of Texas, Alabama
This community got its name from the much larger state of Texas. It's interesting how places can be named after other, more famous locations!
When the Post Office Opened
A post office was set up in Texas, Alabama, way back in 1876. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1929.
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