Pickens County

Pickens County is an administrative region in Alabama that encompasses multiple towns and communities across its area. The county government manages schools, roads, emergency services, and other public facilities that serve the daily needs of residents throughout the region.

The area was settled in the early 1800s and later organized as a county to manage the growing population. Local government structures developed alongside the expansion of roads and economic activities throughout the region.

Community engagement forms a central part of county operations, with regular public meetings and collaborative programs between government departments and local organizations.

Most public services and amenities are centered in the downtown areas of larger towns, so planning your stops in advance helps with navigation. Roads vary in condition throughout the area, so it makes sense to map out your route beforehand, especially when exploring less populated parts of the county.

Some rural areas of the county allow property owners to keep farm animals on their land, which gives farming and rural living a different character than in more urbanized areas. These flexible regulations reflect the area's farming heritage and tradition of self-sufficient living.

Location: Alabama

Inception: December 20, 1820

Capital city: Carrollton

Elevation above the sea: 78 m

Shares border with: Lamar County, Greene County, Fayette County, Tuscaloosa County, Sumter County, Noxubee County, Lowndes County

Website: http://pickensalabama.com

GPS coordinates: 33.27861,-88.09306

Latest update: December 23, 2025 18:01