Alabama Gazetteer
Reese Ferry is a cultural feature (crossing) in Jackson County. The primary coordinates for Reese Ferry places it within the AL 35740 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Reese Ferry |
| Category: | Alabama physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Cultural |
| Class: | Crossing |
| Description: | 3.2 km (2 mi) SE of Bridgeport at the Tennessee River. |
| History: | Named for James M Reese who together with his sons built and operated the first ferry and landings on the east and west sides of Long Island in the Tennessee River. |
| County: | Jackson County |
| Latitude: | 34.925636 |
| Longitude: | -85.6938592 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Reese Ferry: Reese Ferry.
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Bridgeport, AL
(1.9 miles NW) New Hope, TN (5.8 miles NNE) South Pittsburg, TN (6 miles N) Kimball, TN (8.5 miles N) Orme, TN (8.7 miles NW) |
Stevenson, AL
(9.2 miles WSW) Jasper, TN (10.9 miles NNE) Trenton, GA (11.1 miles ESE) Whiteside, TN (11.9 miles ENE) New England, GA (12.2 miles E) |
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Bridgeport, AL
(1.9 miles NW) Battery Hill, AL (1.9 miles NNW) Bryant, AL (3.6 miles ENE) Long Island, AL (3.6 miles NNE) Widows Creek Station, AL (3.9 miles W) |
Rocky Springs, AL
(4.1 miles WNW) Cumberland Junction, AL (4.3 miles WNW) Mount Carmel, AL (4.7 miles W) Cameronsville, AL (4.7 miles SW) Summer Bluff, AL (4.7 miles WNW) |
