Coffee County

Coffee County is an administrative region in southeastern Alabama that covers rolling terrain and woodland areas. Several waterways flow through the landscape, creating natural drainage patterns and shaping the land's character.

The region was established in 1854, assembled from portions of neighboring counties to organize the growing population. This formation was part of the westward expansion and settlement of the southeastern United States.

The name comes from John E. Coffee, an early settler and local leader whose influence shaped the territory. Residents keep this connection alive through local stories and traditions that recall the founding period.

Government offices and public buildings are located along main roads in the regional centers and are easy to find. A car is the most practical way to move around, as public transportation options are limited throughout the area.

A particularly large Eastern Redcedar tree grows in a cemetery in the region and is recognized as one of the oldest and largest of its kind in North America. This quiet place rarely draws visitors despite holding a botanical record.

Location: Alabama

Inception: December 29, 1841

Capital city: Elba

Elevation above the sea: 124 m

Shares border with: Pike County, Geneva County, Dale County, Crenshaw County, Covington County

Website: http://coffeecounty.us

GPS coordinates: 31.40333,-85.98667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:02