Grangeburg, Alabama facts for kids
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Grangeburg, Alabama
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 Grangeburg, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Grangeburg, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 119230 |
Grangeburg, also known as Granger or Grangerburg, is an unincorporated community in Houston County, Alabama, United States. Grangeburg is located along Alabama State Route 53, 6.2 miles (10.0 km) east-southeast of Cottonwood.
History
Grangeburg was originally called Granger in honor of John Granger. The name was later changed to Grangeburg. A post office operated under the name Granger from 1882 to 1908, and under the name Grangeburg from 1917 to 1925.
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