Loachapoka, Alabama
Loachapoka is a town in Lee County, Alabama, United States. It is located less than 1/2 mile west of the City of Auburn. The population was 160 as of the 2020 census.[1]
The name "Loachapoka" means "turtle killing place" in Muskogee, with locha meaning "turtle" and poga meaning "killing place."[2]
Loachapoka, Alabama Media
The post office in Loachapoka (ZIP code: 36865)
The famous Syrup Sopping sign as seen from Alabama State Route 14
The Loachapoka Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1973.
The Saugahatchee Creek, which runs through the area, serves as a popular swimming hole for locals during spring and summer months.
References
- ↑ "Loachapoka town, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ↑ Read, William A. (1984). Indian Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 41. ISBN 0-8173-0231-X.