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Colbert County, County in northwestern Alabama, US.

Colbert County spans 622 square miles of land and water, featuring the Tennessee River and several cities including Tuscumbia and Muscle Shoals.

The county, established in 1867 and named after Chickasaw chiefs George and Levi Colbert, originated from a division of Franklin County during the Reconstruction period.

The county contains Ivy Green, Helen Keller's birthplace, and numerous recording studios where musicians created influential songs throughout the twentieth century.

The Colbert County Health Department operates from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, providing clinical services, vital records, and public health programs to 57,227 residents.

The eastern boundary changed in 1890 from County Line Road to Town Creek, incorporating Leighton into the county's administrative territory.

Location: Alabama

Inception: February 6, 1867

Capital city: Tuscumbia

Elevation above the sea: 172 m

Shares border with: Lauderdale County, Franklin County, Lawrence County, Tishomingo County

Website: https://colbertcounty.org

GPS coordinates: 34.67667,-87.81722

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:47

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