Beaver Creek, Alabama
Beaver Creek is an unincorporated community in Marengo County, Alabama, United States.[1] Its name is derived from the nearby Beaver Creek and the local church, Beaver Creek Baptist Church.[2] Beaver Creek had a school at one time, but it was consolidated into Sweet Water High School in the 1920s.[3]
Beaver Creek, Alabama | |
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  Beaver Creek  Beaver Creek | |
| Coordinates: 32°10′16″N 87°52′49″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marengo |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 334 |
Geography
Beaver Creek is located at 32.17125°N 87.88028°W and has an elevation of 190 feet (58 m).[1]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beaver Creek Church
- Marengo County Heritage Book Committee: The heritage of Marengo County, Alabama, page 31. Clanton, Alabama: Heritage Publishing Consultants, 2000. ISBN 1-891647-58-X
- "History of Sweet Water High School". Sweet Water High School. School In Sites. Archived from the original on March 18, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2010.
Municipalities and communities of Marengo County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Alabama highlighting Marengo County | |
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