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Swaim, Alabama
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 Swaim, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Swaim, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 157133 |
Swaim is an unincorporated community in northern Jackson County, Alabama, United States. It is located at the intersection of state routes 65 and 146, 5.7 miles (9.2 km) northwest of Skyline.
History
The community was probably named after the family of Moses Swaim, who was an early settler of the area. A post office operated under the name Swaim from 1910 to 1955.
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