Lowndes County, Alabama
Located in Alabama’s Black Belt, Lowndes County is a place where history carries lasting weight. U.S. Highway 80 runs through the county as part of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, linking several important civil rights landmarks.
Though its population is just around 10,000, the county has had an outsized impact on American history. Hayneville, the county seat, was the site of significant events during the Civil Rights Movement.
Today, the Lowndes Interpretive Center preserves and shares this powerful legacy, offering visitors a deeper understanding of the county’s role in shaping the nation’s past.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Lowndes County |
| County Seat | Hayneville |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Hayneville, Fort Deposit, Mosses, White Hall, Benton, Lowndesboro |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 65, U.S. Highway 80, State Route 21, State Route 97 |
| Etymology | Named after William Lowndes, a U.S. Congressman from South Carolina |
| FIPS Code | 01-085 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 725 square miles (Land: 716 sq mi, Water: 9 sq mi) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 32.1615° N, 86.6506° W |
| Major Landmarks | Lowndes Interpretive Center (part of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail), Holy Ground Battlefield Park, Lowndes County Courthouse, Calhoun School (historic) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Autauga County (North), Montgomery County (East), Crenshaw County (Southeast), Butler County (South), Wilcox County (Southwest), Dallas County (West) |
| Population | Approximately 10,000 |
