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Veto, Alabama
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 Veto, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Veto, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Limestone |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 128443 |
Veto is a small place in northern Limestone County, Alabama, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Veto's History
Veto was first known by a different name: State Line. This was because it was located right on the state border.
Later, the community changed its name to Veto. It was named after another community with the same name. That other Veto was just across the state line in Tennessee.
A post office served the area under the name State Line from 1875 to 1877. Then, a new post office opened as Veto. It operated from 1882 until 1955.
Today, Veto is the northern end point for the Richard Martin Trail. This trail is a popular spot for walking and biking.
People in Veto
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| 1880 | 69 | — | |
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In 1880, the United States Census counted people in Veto. It was one of four unincorporated communities in Limestone County listed that year. Veto had a population of 69 people.
The other three communities listed were Mount Rozell (with 39 people), Pettusville (with 88 people), and Salem (with 45 people). This was the only time these small communities appeared on the official census records.
Famous People from Veto
- Dick Coffman, who used to play Major League Baseball. He was a middle relief pitcher.
- Slick Coffman, Dick Coffman's younger brother. He also played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
