Blacksher is an
unincorporated community
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in
Baldwin County, Alabama
Baldwin County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Alabama, on the Gulf coast. It is one of only two counties in Alabama that border the Gulf of Mexico, along with Mobile County. As of the 2020 census, the populat ...
,
United States
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History
Blacksher is likely named for Jeptha Blacksher, who served as the first postmaster. A post office operated under the name Blacksher from 1889 to 1950. Jeptha Blacksher was the brother of James Uriah Blacksher, who was the namesake of
Uriah, Alabama
Uriah is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama. Uriah is located at the junction of State Route 21 and State Route 59. As of the 2020 census, its population was 263, down from 294 at the 2010 census.
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Blacksher was once home to six general stores and a
naval store. Baldwin County formerly operated a clinic in Blacksher.
The Blacksher Oil Field is named for the community.
References
Unincorporated communities in Alabama
Unincorporated communities in Baldwin County, Alabama
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