History of Taff, Alabama

History of Taff, Alabama (HM25VA)

Location: Gaylesville, AL 35973 Cherokee County
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Country: United States of America
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N 34° 20.474', W 85° 37.547'

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Cherokee County established - 1836
Area Cherokee Indians relocated - 1838
Taff Community established - 1842
Community named in honor of Taff family - 1842
Union and Confederate soldiers occupied the area - 1864
Taff post office established - 1886
T.A.G. Railroad established - 1891
Taff Community school established - 1894
Taff Community doctor - 1911
T.A.G. Railroad scooter service established - 1922
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HM NumberHM25VA
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Placed ByCherokee County Historical Society
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, March 9th, 2018 at 10:01am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 626400 N 3800847
Decimal Degrees34.34123333, -85.62578333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 20.474', W 85° 37.547'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 20' 28.44" N, 85° 37' 32.82" W
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Area Code(s)256
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3300 County Rd 81, Gaylesville AL 35973, US
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