Bomar, Alabama
| Bomar | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Bomar Location in Alabama. | |
| Coordinates: 34°06′31″N 85°34′49″W / 34.10861°N 85.58028°WCoordinates: 34°06′31″N 85°34′49″W / 34.10861°N 85.58028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156091[1] |
Bomar, also known as Jordan, is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.
History
A post office was established at Bomar in 1890, and operated until being discontinued in 1907.[2] The community was named in honor of Dr. Richard R. Bomar.[3]
References
- ↑ "Bomar". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Cherokee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- ↑ "Cherokee County, Ala.". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 42. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
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