Peterson, Alabama | |
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Coordinates: 33°13′57″N 87°25′25″W / 33.23250°N 87.42361°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Tuscaloosa |
Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 35478 |
Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
GNIS feature ID | 152878[1] |
Peterson is an unincorporated community in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States. Peterson is located on Alabama State Route 216, 8.6 miles (13.8 km) east-northeast of Tuscaloosa.[2] Peterson has a post office with ZIP code 35478.[3] Peterson was originally known as Peterson City, in honor of Charles M. Peterson, who purchased land in the surrounding area.[4]