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Wicksburg, Alabama
Wicksburg, Alabama is located in Alabama
Wicksburg, Alabama
Wicksburg, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Wicksburg, Alabama is located in the United States
Wicksburg, Alabama
Wicksburg, Alabama
Location in the United States
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 an unincorporated community in Houston County, Alabama, United States. Wicksburg is located along Alabama State Route 103, 13.5 miles (21.7 km) west of Dothan.

History

Wicksburg is named in honor of Elijah Trawick, who was the first postmaster. A post office operated under the name Wicksburg from 1878 to 1908.

The Wicksburg soil series is named for the community.


Notable people

  • Nathan Mathis, politician
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