Elsanor, Alabama
Elsanor, Alabama | |
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Elsanor, Alabama Elsanor, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 30°32′43″N 87°35′01″W / 30.54528°N 87.58361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Baldwin |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 156313[1] |
Elsanor is an unincorporated community in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. Elsanor is located on U.S. Route 90, 7.7 miles (12.4 km) east of Robertsdale.
History
The community is named for Elsa Norton, whose husband donated the land and money for the community's school.[2]
The community was founded in 1913 and initially settled by French Canadians from North Dakota. In 1965, a community center was constructed to serve the surrounding area and formerly served as a voting precinct.[3]
In 2019, the Baldwin County Historic Development Commission erected a historical marker in Elsanor.[4]
Education
Elsanor is served by Elsanor Elementary, which is part of the Baldwin County Board of Education.[5] The school was founded in 1913.[6]
References
- ^ "Elsanor". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 52. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
- ^ "Elsanor Historical Marker". HMdb.org. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ^ Ryan, Jeanette Dyess (July 16, 2019). "Historic marker dedicated in Elsanor". Gulf Coast Media. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ^ "Elsanor Elementary". elsanorschool.com. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ^ Ryan, Jeanette Dyess (March 25, 2016). "Bidding farewell to a landmark in Elsanor". Gulf Coast Media. Retrieved February 4, 2026.