Henson Springs, Alabama
Henson Springs, also known as Cobb Town, Hansons Springs, or Webb, is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, Alabama, United States.
Henson Springs, Alabama | |
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  Henson Springs  Henson Springs | |
| Coordinates: 34°01′09″N 88°03′51″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lamar |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 158842[1] |
History
Henson Springs, along with the previous community names of Cobb Town, and Webb, are all named for local families.[2] A post office operated under the name Henson Springs from 1892 to 1893.[3]
References
- "Henson Springs". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 71. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
- "Lamar County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Lamar County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Alabama highlighting Lamar County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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