McGhee is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.

McGhee
McGhee is located in Alabama
McGhee
McGhee
Location in Alabama.
Coordinates: 34°10′04″N 85°43′57″W / 34.16778°N 85.73250°W / 34.16778; -85.73250
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCherokee
Elevation
561 ft (171 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)256 & 938
GNIS feature ID122549[1]

History

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A post office called McGhee was established in 1897, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[2] The community was named for a local family of settlers.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "McGhee". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  3. ^ "Cherokee County, Ala". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 45. Retrieved April 24, 2015.