The Styx River is a 41.3-mile-long (66.5 km)[1] river in the state of Alabama. It rises in Baldwin County near the town of Bay Minette in the southwestern part of the state and is a tributary to the Perdido River. It is named for the River Styx in Greek mythology. Where U.S. Highway 90 crosses the river by bridge, the attendant sign reads "Charon Retired".
| Styx River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 30.86796°N 87.77443°W / 30.86796; -87.77443 |
| Mouth | |
• coordinates | 30.51463°N 87.45025°W / 30.51463; -87.45025 |
| Length | 41.3 mi (66.5 km) |
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