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Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States

Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
Beck, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Beck, Alabama is located in AlabamaBeck, AlabamaBeck, AlabamaShow map of AlabamaBeck, Alabama is located in the United StatesBeck, AlabamaBeck, AlabamaShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 31°15′23″N 86°35′05″W / 31.25639°N 86.58472°W / 31.25639; -86.58472
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCovington
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code334
GNIS feature ID113776

Beck is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States.

History

The community was likely named for the Beck family, who lived in the area. A post office operated under the name Beck from 1898 to 1904. Beck was once home to a general store, gristmill, and automotive garage.

References

  1. "Beck". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 15. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
  3. "Covington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  4. "Little descendants were prominent in Beck community". Andalusia Star-News. February 21, 2009. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Covington County, Alabama, United States
County seat: Andalusia
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