Atwood, Alabama

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Atwood, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Atwood, Alabama is located in Alabama
Atwood, Alabama
Atwood, Alabama
Location in Alabama.
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Country United States
State Alabama
County Franklin
Elevation 741 ft (226 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 35571
GNIS feature ID 113274[1]

Atwood is an unincorporated community located in southern Franklin County, Alabama, United States. It is located along Alabama Highway 127 between the towns of Hodges and Vina. Atwood is situated just south of the Bear Creek Reservoir.

History

Atwood was named after Abner Atwood, a local physician. A post office was established in the town in 1898, but was later closed. [2]

References

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  2. Foscue, Virginia. Place Names in Alabama. University: U of Alabama Press, 1989.

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