Renfroe, Alabama
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Renfroe, also known as Stick To It, is an unincorporated community in Talladega County, Alabama, United States.


History

Renfroe was named by D. M. and D. W. Rogers, who built a sawmill there. It was named in honor of J. J. D. Renfroe, who served as a chaplain in the 10th Regiment Alabama Infantry, preacher at First Baptist Church of Talladega and Southside Baptist Church in Birmingham, editor of
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, and was instrumental in moving Howard College from Marion to Birmingham. Renfroe was incorporated from 1887 to 1900. A post office operated under the name Renfroe from 1880 to 1955.


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Unincorporated communities in Talladega County, Alabama Unincorporated communities in Alabama {{TalladegaCountyAL-geo-stub