Geneva County

Geneva County is an administrative division in southeastern Alabama that includes the city of Geneva as its county seat alongside several other towns. The area encompasses both urban centers and rural communities spread across the region.

The county was established in 1868 and received its name from Walter H. Yonge, a Swiss settler who named the county seat after Geneva, New York. This founding marked the creation of a new administrative structure in the region.

The county maintains two independent school districts, Geneva City School District and Geneva County School District, serving students across multiple communities.

The county's main administrative offices are located in the city of Geneva, where you can find government services and information. To get a sense of the area, visitors can explore the different towns scattered throughout the region.

The area has unusual alcohol regulations where beer and wine sales are permitted only within the city limits of Geneva, Samson, Slocomb, and Hartford. Everywhere else in the county maintains stricter restrictions on alcohol sales.

GPS coordinates: 31.08629,-85.80301

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:25