Scratch Ankle, Alabama | |
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  Scratch Ankle  Scratch Ankle | |
| Coordinates: 31°39′46″N 87°26′15″W / 31.66278°N 87.43750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 126495[1] |
Scratch Ankle is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama, United States, located 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Monroeville.
History
Scratch Ankle got its name from the fact that locals were often seen by railroad workers scratching their ankles due to excessive mosquito bites.[2] It has been frequently noted on lists of unusual place names.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Scratch Ankle, Alabama
- ↑ "Cat Mash among state's funny town names". The Tuscaloosa News. September 28, 1991. pp. 3B. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
- ↑ Duncan, Andy (2005). Alabama Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff. Globe Pequot. pp. xii. ISBN 9780762730889.
Municipalities and communities of Monroe County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Alabama highlighting Monroe County | |
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| Ghost town | ||
| Indian reservation | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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