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Scratch Ankle, Alabama

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Scratch Ankle got its name from the fact that locals were often seen by railroad workers scratching their ankles due to excessive mosquito bites. It has been frequently noted on lists of
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Scratch Ankle, Alabama
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Unincorporated communities in Monroe County, Alabama
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Unincorporated community
Scratch Ankle is located in Alabama
Scratch Ankle is located in the United States
31°39′46″N 87°26′15″W / 31.66278°N 87.43750°W / 31.66278; -87.43750
Country
State
Alabama
County
Monroe
Time zone
UTC-6
Central (CST)
DST
UTC-5
Area code
251
GNIS
unincorporated community
Monroe County
Alabama
Monroeville
unusual place names
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Scratch Ankle, Alabama
"Cat Mash among state's funny town names"
Alabama Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff
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9780762730889
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