Jumbo, Alabama
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 Jumbo, Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Chilton |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 205 |
Jumbo is an unincorporated community in Chilton County, Alabama, United States.[1]
History
A post office called Jumbo was established in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2] Jumbo has been noted for its unusual place name.[3]
A variety of dolomite called Jumbo dolomite is named for the community due to its presence in exposures and quarries near Jumbo.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jumbo, Alabama
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Municipalities and communities of Chilton County, Alabama, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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