Radford, also known as Radfordsville, or Richardson Store, is an
unincorporated community
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in
Perry County Perry County may refer to:
United States
*Perry County, Alabama
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*Perry County, Indiana
*Perry County, Kentucky
*Perry County, Mississippi
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,
Alabama
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, United States. Radford is located on
Alabama State Route 14
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, east southeast of
Marion Marion or MARION may refer to:
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People a ...
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History
Radford is named for the family of William Radford, who settled in the area ''circa'' 1820. A post office operated under the name Radfordsville from 1846 to 1906.
References
Unincorporated communities in Perry County, Alabama
Unincorporated communities in Alabama
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