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Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
China Grove, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Historical marker describing the settlement of China Grove.Historical marker describing the settlement of China Grove.
China Grove, Alabama is located in AlabamaChina Grove, AlabamaChina Grove, AlabamaShow map of AlabamaChina Grove, Alabama is located in the United StatesChina Grove, AlabamaChina Grove, AlabamaShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 32°01′47″N 85°56′41″W / 32.02972°N 85.94472°W / 32.02972; -85.94472
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyPike
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code334
GNIS feature ID164039

China Grove is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Alabama, United States, located 15 miles (24 km) north of Troy.

History

The community is likely named after local chinaberry trees. A post office operated under the name China Grove from 1830 to 1905. China Grove was one of the first settled areas in Pike County.

References

  1. "China Grove". 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. 33. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
  3. "Pike County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  4. "Coming Home: Friends to gather at old country church". Troy Messenger. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Pike County, Alabama, United States
County seat: Troy
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