Scottsboro (also Scottsborough) is an unincorporated community in Baldwin County, Georgia, United States.[1][2]

Scottsboro, Georgia
Scottsboro, Georgia is located in Georgia
Scottsboro, Georgia
Scottsboro, Georgia
Location within the state of Georgia
Scottsboro, Georgia is located in the United States
Scottsboro, Georgia
Scottsboro, Georgia
Scottsboro, Georgia (the United States)
Coordinates: 33°01′30″N 83°14′05″W / 33.02500°N 83.23472°W / 33.02500; -83.23472
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyBaldwin
Elevation
466 ft (142 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code478
GNIS ID356525[1]

History

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A post office called Scottsboro was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1902.[3] The community was named after General John Scott, an early settler.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Scottsboro, Georgia". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Scottsboro (Baldwin County, Georgia): Community Profile". Roadside Thoughts. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
  4. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 201. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.