Plevna is an

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in northeastern Madison County,

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, United States. Residents of Plevna have

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addresses.

History

Plevna is named in honor of

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, which was a site of strategic importance during the Russo-Turkish War (1877–78). A post office operated under the name Plevna from 1878 to 1955.

References

Unincorporated communities in Alabama Unincorporated communities in Madison County, Alabama Huntsville-Decatur, AL Combined Statistical Area {{MadisonCountyAL-geo-stub