Lamar County Alabama
Lamar County Alabama
Located in the northwest part of the state, Lamar County was created during Reconstruction and underwent several name changes. Famed Alabama folk potter Jerry Brown was born in Sulligent, and Muscle Shoals musician Dan Penn was born in Vernon. Lamar County population is 14,564. Its county seat is Vernon Alabama.
Lamar County Alabama Cities:
Sulligent Alabama
Sulligent is a city in Lamar County. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city was 1,927, down from its record high of 2,151 in 2000. From 1910-1950 and again in 2000, it was the largest community in Lamar County before losing the distinction both times to the county seat of Vernon. The name is derived from railroad personnel.
Sulligent was first called “Elliott”, in honor of the chief engineer of the Kansas City-Memphis-Birmingham Railroad, then renamed one month later with the portmanteau “Sulligent”, in honor of Sullivan, the superintendent of the railroad, and Sargeant, the passenger agent of the railroad.
The town was incorporated on February 12, 1897.
Vernon Alabama
Vernon is a city in Lamar County. The city is the county seat of Lamar County and the largest city in the county. It incorporated in 1870. At the 2010 census the population was 2,000, down from 2,143 in 2000. The name Beaverton was first used by a man named Naylow Rodney in 1789 when he first encountered a large number of beavers at the site. The town was incorporated in 1910.
Lamar County Alabama Towns:
Beaverton Alabama
Beaverton is a town in Lamar County. At the 2010 census the population was 201, down from 226 in 2000.
Detroit Alabama
Detroit is a town in Lamar County. It incorporated in 1955. At the 2010 census the population was 237, down from 247 in 2000.
Kennedy Alabama
Kennedy is a town in Lamar County. It was incorporated by an act of the legislature on February 18, 1895. At the 2010 census the population was 447, down from 541 in 2000.
Millport Alabama
Millport is a town in Lamar County. It incorporated in 1887. At the 2010 census the population was 1,049, down from 1,160 in 2000. After its incorporation from 1890-1900, it was the largest town in Lamar County, losing the distinction to Sulligent. Since 1940, it has been the 3rd largest town.
Lamar County Alabama Communities:
Hightogy Alabama
Hightogy, also known as Ridge Beat or Simmon Town, is an unincorporated community in Lamar County. Hightogy is located along Alabama State Route 17, 4.8 miles (7.7 km) south-southeast of Vernon.
Lamar County Alabama Ghost Towns
Baxter Alabama
Latitude N33 41.426′ Longitude W88 14.165′
33°41’25.6″N 88°14’09.9″W
33.690433, -88.236083
Blowhorn Alabama
Latitude N33 50.068′ Longitude W87 59.561′
33°50’04.1″N 87°59’33.7″W
33.834467, -87.992683
File Alabama
Latitude N33 38.351′ Longitude W88 01.201′
33°38’21.1″N 88°01’12.1″W
33.639183, -88.020017
Melborne Alabama
Latitude N33 34.380′ Longitude W88 12.175′
33°34’22.8″N 88°12’10.5″W
33.573000, -88.202917
Richards Alabama
Latitude N33 38.397′ Longitude W88 13.771′
33°38’23.8″N 88°13’46.3″W
33.639950, -88.229517
Watch Alabama
Latitude N33 49.234′ Longitude W87 57.786′
33°49’14.0″N 87°57’47.2″W
33.820567, -87.963100
Lamar County Alabama Historic Destinations
Clearman House – Sulligent
Clearman Farms
2010 Wofford Road (Hwy 25), Vernon, AL,35592
(GPS Coordinates: N33.7570541, W-88.1089185)
Created in 1872 and listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on 4/1/10.
James Greer Bankhead House
Wolf Rd., Sulligent Alabama
33°54′17″N 88°07′18″W
Moore-Hill House – Sulligent
Local History Room and Museum Vernon City Complex
Lamar County Alabama Zip Codes:
35522, 35544, 35586, 35592, 35576, 35574
Lamar County Alabama Things To Do:
Crooked Creek Civil War Museum
516 CR 1127, Vinemont, AL 35179
(GPS Coordinates: N34.223785, W-86.979111)
Telephone: (205) 739-2741
Located on a battle site where Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest and Union Colonel Abel Streight fought for several hours at crooked creek, then went on to engage in the Battles of Hog Mountain and Day’s Gap in April, 1863. Wheelchair accessible. Admission is $5 for a complete tour of the grounds. Open daily from 9am-5pm.
Dick Mixon Farm
913 Glory Road, Beaverton, AL, 35544
(GPS Coordinates: N33.9406188, W-88.0699699
Created in 1899 and listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on 8/5/10.
Dr. Thomas Bailey Woods Place
Located 6 mi NE Vernon,6 mi SE Sulligent, Shiloh Com.
Created in 1890 and listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on 11/13/78.
Lamar County Public Fishing Lake
455 Fishing Lake Rd., Sulligent, AL 35586
(GPS Coordinates: N33.7787396, W-88.2313999)
Located 8 miles west of Vernon, AL, on Hwy 18 in Sulligent, AL.
Telephone: (205) 695-8283
Along with fishing, Lamar County Lake has camping, picnicking and cabin rental. Lake is open Sunrise to Sunset as follows:
February 1 – November 30: The lake is open six days a week, closed on Tuesday. December 1 – Late February: The lake is closed.
Call to verify schedule before arrival.
Lamarion Wildlife Management Area
438-586 Mountain View Drive, Beaverton, AL 35544
(GPS Coordinates: N 34.001492, W-87.998642)
Mill Creek Hunting Club
51 Crutchfield Rd, Sulligent, AL 35586
(GPS Coordinates: N33.9114393, W-88.0887820)
Located between Plum Tree Rd. and Mixon Rd.
Telephone: (205) 698-8097
A fishing, hunting, and community organization in Sulligent, AL.
Sam R. Murphy Wildlife Management Area
Vernon City Celebration
In April, Vernon, Alabama hosts the annual Vernon City Celebration. The festival includes food and music as well as games and rides. Each Saturday night in Vernon, the Backstreet Opry hosts a variety of shows that are free and open to the public. Entertainers, both professional and amateur alike, sing and play a variety of music from country to gospel to blues. The facility also hosts comedy shows.
Backstreet Opry
1st Ave. NE, Courthouse Sq., Vernon, AL 35592
(GPS Coordinates: N33.7570541, W-88.1089185)
Telephone: (205) 695-7029
Saturday night music shows with as many as 25 different entertainers, professional and amateur. Country, gospel, blues, comedy. Different show every Sat. Wheelchair Accessible. Open Sat. 6:30-10:30.
Bankhead National Forest
1070 Hwy 33, Double Springs, AL 35553
(GPS Coordinates: N34.1389313, W-87.3320236)
Telephone: (205) 489-5111
One of Alabama’s four National Forests, covering 181,230 acres. It is home to Alabama’s only National Wild and Scenic River, the Sipsey Fork.
Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery
Fellowship Rd., Sulligent, AL 35586
(GPS Coordinates: N33.9017738, W-88.1344776)
Natural Bridge of Alabama
County Rd. 314, Natural Bridge, AL 35577
(GPS Coordinates: N34.0882339, W-87.6044464)
Telephone: (205) 486-5330
Natural Bridge Park features hiking trails and unspoiled natural beauty for nature enthusiasts. The town of Natural Bridge was first incorporated in 1914 and reincorporated in 1997.
Sulligent Lake
2305 Sulligent Lake Rd, Sulligent, AL 35586
(GPS Coordinates: N33.8678861, W-88.1761451)
Located 3.3 miles from Sulligent, AL.
Telephone: (205) 698-7108
This public lake is a reservoir. A fishing license is required, fishing rules and regulations as specified by Alabama Fish & Wildlife.