Choctaw County, Alabama
Choctaw County lies in southwestern Alabama along the Mississippi border, with Butler serving as the county seat. It’s a small, rural county with a population of around 13,000.
The Tombigbee River marks its eastern boundary, offering opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation. The area has long been tied to the timber industry, with vast stretches of pine forests shaping both the landscape and local economy. Overall, it remains a quiet and deeply rural region.
Named after the Choctaw people, the county is crossed by U.S. Highway 84, the main route through the area. Hunting is a popular activity here, with abundant deer and turkey throughout the countryside.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Choctaw County |
| County Seat | Butler |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Butler, Lisman, Toxey, Pennington, Gilbertown, Silas, Needham, Jachin |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 84, U.S. Highway 80, State Route 17, State Route 10, State Route 114 |
| Etymology | Named after the Choctaw Native American tribe |
| FIPS Code | 01-023 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 921 square miles (Land: 914 sq mi, Water: 7 sq mi) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 32.0224° N, 88.2446° W |
| Major Landmarks | Bladon Springs State Park, Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge, Lusk Covered Bridge |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Sumter County (North), Marengo County (Northeast), Clarke County (Southeast), Washington County (South), Wayne County, Mississippi (Southwest), Clarke County, Mississippi (West), Lauderdale County, Mississippi (Northwest) |
| Population | Approximately 12,500 |
