title: Forney, Alabama
text: # Forney, Alabama
  
  Forney is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. Forney is located on U.S. Route 411, 13.2 miles (21.2 km) east-southeast of Centre.
  
  ## History
  
  A post office called Forney was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1936. The community was named for P. Forney, who kept a store there.
  
  