Seman is an

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located in Elmore County,

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, United States, located along

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, north-northwest of

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History

Seman is most likely named for the Seman family, who were early settlers of the area. A post office operated under the name Seman from 1902 to 1968.

Notable person

* James F. Blake, bus driver whom

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defied in 1955, prompting the

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References

Unincorporated communities in Elmore County, Alabama Unincorporated communities in Alabama {{ElmoreCountyAL-geo-stub