Wiggins, Alabama

Wiggins, Alabama
Wiggins, Alabama is located in Alabama
Wiggins, Alabama
Wiggins, Alabama
Wiggins, Alabama is located in the United States
Wiggins, Alabama
Wiggins, Alabama
Coordinates: 31°18′58″N 86°19′43″W / 31.31611°N 86.32861°W / 31.31611; -86.32861
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCovington
Elevation
315 ft (96 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code334
GNIS feature ID128940[1]

Wiggins is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States. The community now lies within the city limits of Babbie.

History

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The community was named for James Wiggins, who served as the first postmaster.[2] A post office operated under the name Wiggins from 1880 to 1904.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Wiggins". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Wiggins descendants abound in Babbie/Wiggins community". Andalusia Star-News. July 12, 2002. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  3. ^ "Covington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 25, 2015.