Limestone County

Limestone County is an administrative division spanning rural and small urban areas across northwest Alabama near the Tennessee River. The landscape consists of rolling terrain with scattered communities and open countryside.

The county was established in 1818 on land formerly inhabited by the Chickasaw and Cherokee nations. This creation marked the state's expansion into the northern territories during its early years.

The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention draws musicians who gather annually to play traditional string instruments and folk songs. This event reveals how residents have kept their connection to roots music alive across generations.

Major highways such as Interstate 65 and U.S. Highway 72 cross the county and provide connections to larger cities in the region. Having a vehicle is helpful since communities are spread across the area.

The name comes from a creek with a distinctive bed composed entirely of solid limestone rock. This geological feature has shaped the landscape and remains visible throughout the region.

Location: Alabama

Inception: February 6, 1818

Capital city: Athens

Shares border with: Giles County, Madison County, Lauderdale County, Morgan County, Lawrence County, Lincoln County

Website: https://limestonecounty-al.gov

GPS coordinates: 34.81111,-86.98417

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:49