Wiggins, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wiggins, Alabama
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 Wiggins, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Wiggins, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Covington |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 128940 |
Wiggins is a small place located in Covington County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official local government, unlike a city or town. Today, Wiggins is actually part of the nearby city of Babbie.
A Look at Wiggins' Past
How Wiggins Got Its Name
The community of Wiggins was named after a man named James Wiggins. He was a very important person in the early days of the community. James Wiggins was the very first postmaster there. A postmaster is the person in charge of a local post office. They make sure mail gets sorted and delivered.
The Wiggins Post Office
The post office in Wiggins was open for many years. It started operating in 1880. People in the community could send and receive their mail there. The post office served the area for over two decades. It finally closed its doors in 1904.
