Straughn, Alabama
Straughn, Alabama | |
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  Straughn, Alabama Location within Alabama  Straughn, Alabama Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 31°23′18″N 86°25′05″W / 31.38833°N 86.41806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Covington |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 127456[1] |
Straughn, also known as Haygood, is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States.
History
The community was originally called Haygood, but the name was later changed to Straughn in honor of a local family who was instrumental in establishing the community's school.[2] A post office operated under the name Haygood from 1892 to 1904.[3]
Eucation
It is in the Covington County Board of Education school district.
Straughn is home to Straughn Elementary School,[4] Straughn Middle School,[5] and Straughn High School.
References
- ↑ "Straughn". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ↑ "About the school". Straughn High School. Covington County Board of Education. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- ↑ "Covington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- ↑ "Home". Straughn Elementary School. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Home". Straughn Middle School. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
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