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Wicksburg, Alabama
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 Wicksburg, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Wicksburg, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 153984 |
Wicksburg, also spelled Wicksburgh, is a small community in Houston County, Alabama, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county, but it does not have its own separate city government. Wicksburg is located along Alabama State Route 103, about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) west of the city of Dothan.
The History of Wicksburg
Wicksburg was named to honor a person named Elijah Trawick. He was the very first "postmaster" for the area. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. The post office in Wicksburg was open for many years, from 1878 until 1908.
Notable People from Wicksburg
Some people who have lived in Wicksburg have become well-known.
Nathan Mathis
- Nathan Mathis is a politician. A politician is someone who works in government, making decisions and laws for the community or state.
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