History
The community was originally called Haygood, but the name was later changed to Straughn in honor of a local family who was instrumental in establishing the community's school. A post office operated under the name Haygood from 1892 to 1904. Straughn is home to Straughn High School.References
Unincorporated communities in Covington County, Alabama Unincorporated communities in Alabama {{CovingtonCountyAL-geo-stub