Bibb County, Alabama
Bibb County is a county in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of William Wyatt Bibb, the first Governor of Alabama. As of 2020 the population was 22,293.[1] The county seat is Centreville.[2] It is a "prohibition" or dry county which means alcoholic drinks cannot be sold, except in the cities of Brent, Centreville, West Blocton, and Woodstock.[3]
| Bibb County, Alabama | |
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 Location in the state of Alabama | |
 Alabama's location in the U.S. | |
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| Founded | February 7, 1818 |
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| Seat | Centreville |
| Largest City | Brent |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
626 sq mi (1,621 km²) 623 sq mi (1,614 km²) 3.6 sq mi (9 km²), 0.6 |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.bibbal.com | |
| Named for: William W. Bibb | |
History
Cahawba County was formed on February 7, 1818. It was named for the Cahawba River, (now more commonly "Cahaba River"). Cahawba is a Choctaw word for "water above." In 1820, it was renamed Bibb County.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 626 square miles (1,620 km2), of which 623 square miles (1,610 km2) is land and 3.6 square miles (9.3 km2) (0.6%) is water.[4]
Major highways
Rail
Adjacent counties
- Jefferson County, Alabama - north
- Shelby County, Alabama - northeast
- Chilton County, Alabama - southeast
- Perry County, Alabama - southwest
- Hale County, Alabama - southwest
- Tuscaloosa County, Alabama - northwest
National protected areas
Settlements
Cities
Towns
- Vance (part - Part lies in Tuscaloosa County)
- West Blocton
- Woodstock (Part lies in Tuscaloosa County)
Unincorporated communities
Places of interest
Bibb County is home to the Talladega National Forest. A section of the Cahaba River which draws visitors to view the unique Cahaba Lily, or Hymenocallis coronaria.
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Bibb County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Wet Cities". Alabama ABC Board. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2015.