Hale County

Hale County is an administrative division in west-central Alabama that covers a significant land area with distinct geographic features. The Black Warrior River runs through the region and creates natural boundaries that shape the landscape.

This county was established by the Alabama Legislature in 1867 and named in honor of a Civil War officer. The creation followed the post-war reorganization of the state's administrative structure.

Moundville Archaeological Park preserves Native American platform mounds built over 1,000 years ago along the Black Warrior River within Hale County.

The area is served by local schools and community facilities that connect different towns and settlements across the region. Visitors should plan adequate time to explore this rural landscape at a relaxed pace.

A notable photographer documented residents of this area during the 1940s and created an important visual record of rural American life at that time. These photographs capture everyday moments and living conditions in ways that few other records preserve.

Location: Alabama

Inception: January 30, 1867

Capital city: Greensboro

Shares border with: Tuscaloosa County, Bibb County, Perry County, Marengo County, Greene County

Website: http://halecountyal.com

GPS coordinates: 32.76083,-87.62972

Latest update: December 23, 2025 16:08