Beck, Alabama
Beck is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States.
History
The community was likely named for the Beck family, who lived in the area. A post office operated under the name Beck from 1898 to 1904. Beck was once home to a general store, gristmill, and automotive garage.
References
- ^ "Beck". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 15. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
- ^ "Covington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- ^ "Little descendants were prominent in Beck community". Andalusia Star-News. February 21, 2009. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
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