Antioch, Covington County, Alabama
| Antioch, Alabama | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Antioch, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 31°23′09″N 86°22′59″W / 31.38583°N 86.38306°WCoordinates: 31°23′09″N 86°22′59″W / 31.38583°N 86.38306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Covington |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 113099[1] |
Antioch, also known as Hilton, is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States.
History
The community was originally called Hilton, then the name was changed to Antioch.[2] The community was likely named after the local Antioch Church, which was in turn named for the ancient city.[3] A post office operated under the name Hilton from 1882 to 1904.[4]
References
- ↑ "Antioch". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ Thomasson, Curtis. "Adams family settled in Antioch community". Andalusia Star-News. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- ↑ Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 8. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
- ↑ "Covington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
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