Bibb County, Alabama
Bibb County | |
|---|---|
Bibb County Courthouse and Confederate monument in Centreville | |
Location within the U.S. state of Alabama | |
Alabama's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 32°59′52″N 87°07′35″W / 32.99778°N 87.12639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| Founded | February 7, 1818 |
| Named for | William W. Bibb |
| Seat | Centreville |
| Largest city | Brent |
| Area | |
| • Total | 626 sq mi (1,620 km2) |
| • Land | 623 sq mi (1,610 km2) |
| • Water | 3.6 sq mi (9 km2) 0.6% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 22,293 |
| • Density | 36/sq mi (14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website | www |
Bibb County is a county in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of William Wyatt Bibb, the first Governor of Alabama. As of 2020 the population was 22,293.[1] The county seat is Centreville.[2] It is a "prohibition" or dry county which means alcoholic drinks cannot be sold, except in the cities of Brent, Centreville, West Blocton, and Woodstock.[3]
History
Cahawba County was formed on February 7, 1818. It was named for the Cahawba River, (now more commonly "Cahaba River"). Cahawba is a Choctaw word for "water above." In 1820, it was renamed Bibb County.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 626 square miles (1,620 km2), of which 623 square miles (1,610 km2) is land and 3.6 square miles (9.3 km2) (0.6%) is water.[4]
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 82
- State Route 5
- State Route 25
- State Route 58
- State Route 219
Rail
- Norfolk Southern Railway
Adjacent counties
- Jefferson County, Alabama - north
- Shelby County, Alabama - northeast
- Chilton County, Alabama - southeast
- Perry County, Alabama - southwest
- Hale County, Alabama - southwest
- Tuscaloosa County, Alabama - northwest
National protected areas
- Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
- Talladega National Forest (part)
Settlements
Cities
Towns
- Vance (part - Part lies in Tuscaloosa County)
- West Blocton
- Woodstock (Part lies in Tuscaloosa County)
Unincorporated communities
- Brierfield
- Greenpond
- Lawley
- Randolph
Places of interest
Bibb County is home to the Talladega National Forest. A section of the Cahaba River which draws visitors to view the unique Cahaba Lily, or Hymenocallis coronaria.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Bibb County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Wet Cities". Alabama ABC Board. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2015.