Barbour County, Administrative division in southeastern Alabama, United States.
Barbour County encompasses 905 square miles in the Wiregrass region, featuring the cities of Clayton and Eufaula along U.S. Highway 82 and Highway 431.
The county, established in 1832, was named after Virginia Governor James Barbour and initially had its county seat in Louisville before moving to Clayton in 1834.
The Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge within Barbour County maintains natural habitats and supports environmental conservation efforts through educational programs and research initiatives.
Two public school districts serve 7,100 students across the county, with Wallace Community College providing higher education opportunities in the city of Eufaula.
The county holds the distinction of producing more governors than any other county in Alabama, demonstrating its substantial influence on state politics throughout history.
Location: Alabama
Inception: December 18, 1832
Capital city: Clayton
Shares border with: Russell County, Quitman County, Stewart County, Clay County, Henry County, Dale County, Pike County, Bullock County
GPS coordinates: 31.86583,-85.39611
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53
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