Jones, Alabama
Jones, Alabama | |
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Coordinates: 32°35′2″N 86°53′50″W / 32.58389°N 86.89722°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Autauga |
Elevation | 200 ft (60 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 36749 |
Area code | 334 |
Jones, originally Jones Switch, is an unincorporated community in Autauga County, Alabama, United States.[1] The name was officially shortened on May 1, 1903. The community has a post office, with postmasters appointed from 1878 to 2006.[2][3] The post office also serves unincorporated areas of Autauga County such as Vine Hill, Fremont, Bethel, Salem, Milton, and Fig Tree.
Geography
[edit]Jones is located at 32°35′02″N 86°53′51″W / 32.58402°N 86.89748°W and has an elevation of 200 feet (61 m).[1] Mulberry Creek is located to the west and rolling hills are located to the east.
Emergency Services
[edit]Fire protection is provided by the Jones Volunteer Fire Department.
Emergency Medical Services are provided by Haynes Ambulance.
Law enforcement agency is the Autauga County Sheriffs Office.
References
[edit]- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jones
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jones Post Office
- ^ "Postmasters by City". Postmaster Finder. United States Postal Service. Retrieved July 27, 2011.