Wilcox County, Alabama
Wilcox County is located in Alabama’s Black Belt region and is known for its rich history and natural scenery. Camden serves as the county seat, with a total population of around 10,000 residents.
The Alabama River flows through the county, including areas around Roland Cooper State Park, which offers camping facilities and access to the William “Bill” Dannelly Reservoir, also known locally as Claiborne Lake.
State highways 10 and 41 pass through the county, linking it to Selma and surrounding areas. Visitors to Gee’s Bend are encouraged to bring a camera, as the community is world-famous for its remarkable quilt-making tradition.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Wilcox County |
| County Seat | Camden |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Camden, Pine Hill, Oak Hill, Pine Apple, Boykin, Catherine, Coy, Furman, Yellow Bluff |
| Interstates and Highways | State Route 10, State Route 21, State Route 28, State Route 41 |
| Etymology | Named after Joseph M. Wilcox, a U.S. Army lieutenant who was killed in Alabama during the Creek War |
| FIPS Code | 01-131 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 907 square miles (Land: 888 sq mi, Water: 19 sq mi) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 31.9915° N, 87.3031° W |
| Major Landmarks | Roland Cooper State Park, Gee’s Bend, Wilcox Female Institute, Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center, Liddell Archeological Site |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Dallas County (Northeast), Lowndes County (Northeast), Butler County (Southeast), Monroe County (South), Clarke County (Southwest), Marengo County (Northwest) |
| Population | Approximately 10,000 |
