Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Flomaton came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Flomaton in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Flomaton. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Flomaton:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station, a Express Office

Rand McNally Map of Alabama (1911)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

SPV's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - Southeast
Written by: Walker, Mike
Published by Steam Powered Video (SPV), 1999
(Available from Amazon.com)

SPV's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - Southern States
Written by: Walker, Mike
Published by Steam Powered Video (SPV), 2001
(Available from Amazon.com)

Shell Oil Map of Alabama (1956)
Published by Shell Oil Company

We found Flomaton in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Flomaton for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Flomaton. See our Misc Page for Flomaton for more information.

Railroad Mentions of Flomaton:

Flomaton was mentioned in the following schedule:

Greyhound Bus Time Table (November 1931)

The following route mentioned Flomaton as a scheduled stop:

The Gulf Wind: From the timetable for the Gulf Wind (train schedule from 1969). The defunct Gulf Wind travelled between New Orleans (LA) and Jacksonville (FL)

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Flomaton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Escambia County: www.co.escambia.al.us/

The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/