Straughn, also known as Haygood, is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States.
History The community was originally called Haygood, but the name was later changed to Straughn in honor of a local family who was instrumental in establishing the community's school. A post office operated under the name Haygood from 1892 to 1904.
Education It is in the Covington County Board of Education school district.
Straughn is home to Straughn Elementary School, Straughn Middle School, and Straughn High School.
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