| Coordinates | 30°48′56″N 088°09′29″W |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Mobile |
| Elevation | 62 ft |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| Time zone (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code | 251 |
Kushla is an unincorporated community in Mobile County, Alabama, United States.[1][2] A post office operated under the name Kushla from 1887 to 1919.[3] The community's name is likely derived from the Choctaw words kusha meaning "cane" and hieli meaning "standing".[4]
Geography
Kushla is located at 30°48′56″N 088°09′29″W. The elevation is 62 feet (19 m).[1][2]
References
- ^
- ^ "Kushla, Alabama". Alabama Home Town Locator. Retrieved March 9, 2008.
- ^ "Mobile County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ^ Read, William A. (1984). Indian Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 39. ISBN 0-8173-0231-X.