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Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States

Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
Fatama, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Fatama, Alabama is located in AlabamaFatama, AlabamaFatama, AlabamaLocation within the state of AlabamaShow map of AlabamaFatama, Alabama is located in the United StatesFatama, AlabamaFatama, AlabamaFatama, Alabama (the United States)Show map of the United States
Coordinates: 31°53′57″N 87°14′08″W / 31.89917°N 87.23556°W / 31.89917; -87.23556
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyWilcox
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code334
GNIS feature ID157949

Fatama /fəˈtɑːmə/, also known as Fatima, is an unincorporated community in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States.

History

The origin of the name Fatama is unknown, but is possibly derived from Fátima, Portugal. A post office operated under the name Fatama from 1855 to 1914.

References

  1. "Fatama". 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. 55. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
  3. "Wilcox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
Municipalities and communities of Wilcox County, Alabama, United States
County seat: Camden
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