Waugh, Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Montgomery |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 128654[1] |
Waugh is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Alabama, United States, located at the intersection of U.S. Route 80 and Alabama State Route 126, 15.3 miles (24.6 km) east of Montgomery.
History
A post office operated under the name Waugh from 1893 to 1956.[2]
Waugh was formerly the home of the Montgomery County Training School, which taught African American boys and girls agricultural and homemaking skills.[3]
Lucas Tavern was also formerly located in Waugh. In April 1825, General Lafayette stayed the night at the tavern on his way to Montgomery.[4]
Notable person
- Samuel Plato, architect
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Municipalities and communities of Montgomery County, Alabama, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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