GENEVA COUNTY ALABAMA

Posted on April 25, 2021April 25, 2021 by Staff

Geneva County Alabama

Geneva County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,790. Its county seat is Geneva. The county was named after its county seat,

Geneva County Alabama History

Geneva County was created by an act of the Alabama State Legislature on December 26, 1868, and was once part of present-day Dale County. Geneva County is located in southeastern Alabama and is drained by the Choctawhatchee Ri

Geneva County Alabama Cities

Geneva Alabama

Geneva is a city in and the county seat of Geneva County. It was incorporated in 1875. Since 1940, it has been the largest city of Geneva County, and had a population of 4,452 as of the 2010 census.

Geneva is a city rich in southern tradition and community pride. It is small enough to offer that small town charm and southern hospitality but big enough to offer the everyday conveniences of a larger town.

Hartford Alabama

Hartford is located in east-central Geneva County in the extreme southeast corner of the state, about ten miles from the Alabama/Florida line. Hartford was first known as Clemmons City after a local landholder who bought 80 acres and sold it off in lots. The town incorporated in 1896. In 1897, the town received both a new post office and a new name, Hartford.

Slocomb Alabama

Slocomb is located in Geneva County in the extreme southeastern part of the state, approximately 10 miles north of the Alabama/Florida line. The city of Slocomb received its name from the first settlers in the area, brothers Frank and Will Slocomb. Frank Slocomb established the Slocomb lumber company there in the late 1800s, and it is still in operation today.

Samson Alabama

Samson is located in western Geneva County in the extreme southeastern corner of the state. Prior to its incarnation as Samson, the town was known as McKinkleyville and Morristown. Three landowners in the area combined their property to create a 160-acre plot that they then divided into residential and town lots that they then sold. Samson incorporated in 1906.Along with a relaxed and friendly lifestyle, Samson offers something of interest for everyone.

Camp Victory, just outside of Samson, is a camp with excellent facilities which helps campers develop spiritually, socially and physically.

Recreational opportunities abound at nearby major fishing and hunting areas. The largest Alabama State Forest is less than five miles away.

Samson is within two hours of snow-white beaches, art museums, pioneer settlements and college sporting events, as well.

Friendly people, a quiet atmosphere, and a commitment to preserving the past all make Samson one of Alabama’s best surprises.

Geneva County Alabama Historic Destinations

Emma Knox Kenan Library – Geneva Alabama

Constitution Oak Tree in Fowler Park – Geneva Alabama

Geneva County Alabama Ghost Towns

Dundee Alabama

Latitude N31 07.223′ Longitude W85 40.300′
31°07’13.4″N 85°40’18.0″W
31.120383, -85.671667

Ganer Alabama

Latitude N31 04.994′ Longitude W86 06.415′
31°04’59.6″N 86°06’24.9″W
31.083233, -86.106917

High Bluff Alabama

Latitude N31 09.390′ Longitude W85 43.873′
31°09’23.4″N 85°43’52.4″W
31.156500, -85.731217

Highnote Alabama

Latitude N30 59.766′ Longitude W85 41.543′
30°59’46.0″N 85°41’32.6″W
30.996100, -85.692383

Light Alabama

Latitude N31 08.439′ Longitude W85 29.634′
31°08’26.3″N 85°29’38.0″W
31.140650, -85.493900

Lytle Alabama

Latitude N31 04.541′ Longitude W85 57.146′
31°04’32.5″N 85°57’08.8″W
31.075683, -85.952433

Marl Alabama

Latitude N31 05.435′ Longitude W85 58.798′
31°05’26.1″N 85°58’47.9″W
31.090583, -85.979967

Pera Alabama

Latitude N31 08.130′ Longitude W86 05.501′
31°08’07.8″N 86°05’30.1″W
31.135500, -86.091683

Sellersville Alabama

Latitude N31 07.793′ Longitude W86 00.250′
31°07’47.6″N 86°00’15.0″W
31.129883, -86.004167

Spears Alabama

Latitude N31 08.700′ Longitude W85 59.135′
31°08’42.0″N 85°59’08.1″W
31.145000, -85.985583

Geneva County Alabama Parks & Recreation

Robert Fowler Memorial Park

Located at the junction of the Choctawahatchee and Pea Rivers in Geneva, Alabama, is the Robert Fowler Memorial Park — home of the oldest Live Oak in Alabama and location of the annual Geneva Festival on the Rivers. Picnic tables are scattered throughout the park and maybe used free of charge. Facilities may be rented for special events.

Geneva State Forest

Geneva State Forest is Alabama’s largest state forest. It is managed by the Alabama Forestry Commission and encompasses 7,120 acres of predominately longleaf pine. Fishing is available in the 100-acre lake. Primitive roads throughout the forest provide a scenic view for trail rides.

Geneva Lakes

Geneva County Lake is two lakes with a total of 65 acres located 15 miles northwest of the City of Geneva or 20 miles southwest of Enterprise in Coffee Springs, Alabama.