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Rome, Alabama
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 Rome, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Rome, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Covington |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 160530 |
Rome is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States. Rome is located on U.S. Route 29, 14.8 miles (23.8 km) southwest of Andalusia, and is located entirely within the Conecuh National Forest.
History
The community was likely named after Rome, Georgia, which was in turn named for Rome. A post office operated under the name Rome from 1871 to 1907.
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