Rash, Alabama
Rash, also known as Coffeys Store, is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama, United States.
History
A post office called Rash was established in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1956. The community was named for a local resident, William Rash, and was also home to a local business, Coffey's Store. Rash has been noted for its unusual place name.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rash, Alabama
- ^ "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 8, 2014.
- ^ Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 116. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
- ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 109.