Category: United States

Russell County, located in the southeastern part of Alabama, was established in 1832 and named after Colonel Gilbert C. Russell, a hero of the Creek Indian Wars. The county has a rich history tied...

Randolph County, located in east-central Alabama, was established in 1832 and named after John Randolph, a prominent Virginia congressman. Known for its scenic beauty, including rolling hills and numerous rivers and lakes, the county...

Pickens County, located in west-central Alabama, was established in 1820 and named after Revolutionary War hero General Andrew Pickens of South Carolina. The county is part of Alabama’s Black Belt, historically known for its...

Morgan County, located in the northern part of Alabama, was established in 1818 and named after General Daniel Morgan, a Revolutionary War hero. The county is nestled in the Tennessee River Valley, making it...

Pike County, located in southeastern Alabama, was established in 1821 and named in honor of Zebulon Pike, an explorer and military officer. The county’s history is deeply rooted in agriculture, with cotton, timber, and...

Perry County, located in the Black Belt region of Alabama, was established in 1819 and named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the War of 1812. The county is known for its...

Montgomery County, located in the central part of Alabama, was established in 1816 and named after General Richard Montgomery, a hero of the American Revolutionary War. The county is best known for its county...

Mobile County, located in the southwestern corner of Alabama, is one of the oldest and largest counties in the state. Established in 1812, the county is named after the indigenous Mobile tribe, who once...

Monroe County, located in southern Alabama, was established in 1815 and named after James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States. The county is historically significant for its connection to the Southern literary...

Marshall County, located in the north-central part of Alabama, was established in 1836 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall of the U.S. Supreme Court. The county is known for its stunning landscapes, with...

Marengo County, located in the west-central part of Alabama, was founded in 1818 and is named after the Battle of Marengo, a victory by Napoleon Bonaparte in Italy. The area was initially settled by...

Marion County, located in the northwestern part of Alabama, was established on February 13, 1818. Named after General Francis Marion, a hero of the American Revolutionary War, the county is known for its agricultural...

Madison County, located in the northern part of Alabama, was established in 1808 and is the oldest county in the state. The county was named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United...

Lowndes County, located in south-central Alabama, is known for its rich history and deep connection to the Civil Rights Movement. The county was established in 1830 and named after William Lowndes, a prominent South...

Macon County, located in the east-central part of Alabama, was established in 1832 from land ceded by the Creek Nation. The county is named after Nathaniel Macon, a prominent U.S. Senator from North Carolina....

Limestone County, located in the northern part of Alabama, was established in 1818, a year before Alabama achieved statehood. The county is named after the limestone rock that is abundant in the area. Its...

Lee County is located in eastern Alabama, bordering the state of Georgia. The county was established in 1866, named after Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Known for its rich historical and cultural heritage, the...

Lawrence County, located in northern Alabama, was established in 1818, one year before Alabama became a state. The county was named after James Lawrence, a naval hero of the War of 1812 famous for...

Lamar County is located in the northwestern part of Alabama, bordering Mississippi. It was established in 1877 and named after Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar, a prominent figure in Mississippi politics and a former U.S....

Lauderdale County, located in the northwestern corner of Alabama, was established in 1818, one year before Alabama became a state. The county was named after Colonel James Lauderdale, who died during the War of...

Jackson County, located in the northeastern corner of Alabama, is the largest county in the state by land area and was established in 1819. Named after General Andrew Jackson, the county has a rich...

Jefferson County, located in the north-central part of Alabama, is the most populous county in the state. Established in 1819, the county is named after Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States....

Henry County, located in the southeastern part of Alabama, is one of the oldest counties in the state, having been established in 1819. It was named after Patrick Henry, the famous American patriot and...

Houston County, located in the southeastern corner of Alabama, was established in 1903, making it one of the state’s youngest counties. The county is named after George S. Houston, a former governor of Alabama....

Hale County, located in west-central Alabama, was established in 1867 and named after Confederate officer Stephen F. Hale. The county is part of Alabama’s Black Belt region, which is historically known for its rich,...

Geneva County is located in the southeastern part of Alabama, bordering the Florida state line. Established in 1868, the county was named after Geneva, the town that later became the county seat. The area...

Greene County, located in west-central Alabama, was established on December 13, 1819, and named in honor of Nathanael Greene, a major general in the American Revolutionary War. This rural county is known for its...