Bright Star, Alabama

Bright Star, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Bright Star, Alabama
Coordinates: 34°09′37″N 86°25′49″W / 34.16028°N 86.43028°W / 34.16028; -86.43028Coordinates: 34°09′37″N 86°25′49″W / 34.16028°N 86.43028°W / 34.16028; -86.43028
Country United States
State Alabama
County Blount
Elevation 896 ft (273 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 205
GNIS feature ID 156113[1]

Bright Star, also spelled Brightstar, is an unincorporated community in Blount County, Alabama, United States.[2]

History

A post office was established as Brightstar in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[3] Bright Star has been noted for its unusual place name.[4]

References


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