Chigger Hill, Alabama
Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
34°23′51″N 86°00′59″W / 34.39750°N 86.01639°W / 34.39750; -86.01639Chigger Hill is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States.
History
Chigger Hill was named from the fact the original settlers had to combat a serious infestation of mites.[2] It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.[3]
References
- ^ "Chigger Hill". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Towns have unusual beginning". Cherokee County Herald. February 22, 1989. pp. 7B. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
- ^ Duncan, Andy (2005). Alabama Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff. Globe Pequot. pp. xii. ISBN 9780762730889.[permanent dead link]
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Municipalities and communities of DeKalb County, Alabama, United States
County seat: Fort Payne
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Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
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