Moshat is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.
Moshat | |
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  Moshat Location in Alabama. | |
| Coordinates: 34°07′07″N 85°37′20″W / 34.11861°N 85.62222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 123107[1] |
History
editA post office called Moshat was established in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[2] The Moshat family paid the community a visit and it was decided to name the place after them.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Moshat". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
- ^ "Cherokee County, Ala". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 45. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
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