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Round Mountain, Alabama

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A post office called Round Mountain was established in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1960. The community was centered on the Round Mountain
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The Iron Manufacturer's Guide to the Furnaces, Forges and Rolling Mills of the United States
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in 1864. It continued operation until closing in 1906.
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Unincorporated community
Round Mountain is located in Alabama
34°12′56″N 85°41′02″W / 34.21556°N 85.68389°W / 34.21556; -85.68389
Country
United States
State
Alabama
County
Cherokee
Time zone
UTC-6
Central (CST)
DST
UTC-5
Area code(s)
256 & 938
GNIS
unincorporated community
Cherokee County
Alabama
United States
Centre
Cedar Bluff
blast furnace
Major General
Francis Blair
1910
Robert Sibley
"Round Mountain"
Geographic Names Information System

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