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Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
Elrod, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Elrod, Alabama is located in AlabamaElrod, AlabamaElrod, AlabamaShow map of AlabamaElrod, Alabama is located in the United StatesElrod, AlabamaElrod, AlabamaShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 33°15′22″N 87°47′32″W / 33.25611°N 87.79222°W / 33.25611; -87.79222
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyTuscaloosa
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code35458
Area code(s)205, 659
GNIS feature ID117963

Elrod is an unincorporated community in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States. Elrod is located on County Route 15, 13.3 miles (21.4 km) west-northwest of Tuscaloosa. Elrod has a post office with ZIP code 35458. Elrod was renamed from Sipsey Turnpike in 1898 after the Mobile and Ohio Railroad reached the community. It was named in honor of William W. Elrod, a local physician.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Elrod has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

References

  1. "Elrod". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. Tuscaloosa County, Alabama General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Alabama Department of Transportation. 2008. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  3. United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  4. Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 52. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
  5. Climate Summary for Elrod, Alabama
Municipalities and communities of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States
County seat: Tuscaloosa
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