Houston County, Alabama
Houston County is located in the southeastern corner of Alabama, with Dothan serving as both its largest city and county seat. The county has a population of around 108,000, making it one of the more populated areas in the region.
Dothan is widely known as the “Peanut Capital of the World,” as it plays a major role in peanut processing in the United States. Each fall, the National Peanut Festival attracts large crowds from across the country, and a large peanut monument near the city highlights this agricultural identity.
For outdoor recreation, Chattahoochee State Park offers natural beauty along the river, while the Wiregrass Museum of Art adds a cultural touch to the community. Major highways including U.S. 231 and U.S. 84 run through the county, making it an important hub for travel and commerce.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Houston County |
| County Seat | Dothan |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Dothan, Ashford, Cottonwood, Cowarts, Gordon, Kinsey, Madrid, Rehobeth, Taylor, Webb |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 231, U.S. Highway 84, U.S. Highway 431, State Route 52, State Route 53, State Route 95, State Route 210 (Ross Clark Circle) |
| Etymology | Named after George S. Houston, a former Governor of Alabama |
| FIPS Code | 01-069 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 511 square miles (Land: 464 sq mi, Water: 47 sq mi) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 31.1566° N, 85.3550° W |
| Major Landmarks | Landmark Park, Dothan Area Botanical Gardens, Wiregrass Museum of Art, National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, Houston County Farm Center |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Henry County (North), Early County, Georgia (East), Seminole County, Georgia (Southeast), Jackson County, Florida (South), Geneva County (West), Dale County (Northwest) |
| Population | Approximately 108,000 |
