Map of Limestone County, Alabama

Limestone County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the county’s population was 103,570. Its county seat is Athens. The county is named after Limestone Creek. Limestone County is included in the Huntsville, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Limestone County overview:
Name:Limestone County
FIPS code:01-083
State:Alabama
Founded:February 6, 1818
Named for:Limestone Creek
Seat:Athens
Largest city:Athens
Total Area:607 sq mi (1,570 km²)
Land Area:560 sq mi (1,500 km²)
Total Population:103,570
Population Density:170/sq mi (66/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:limestonecounty-al.gov

Limestone County location map. Where is Limestone County?

Limestone County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Limestone County.
Location of Limestone County in the the United States.
Limestone County location on the Alabama map. Where is Limestone County.
Location of Limestone County in Alabama.

History

Limestone County was established by the Alabama Territorial legislature on February 6, 1818. On November 27, 1821, the Alabama State legislature passed an Act that altered the boundary of Limestone County to include the area east of the mouth of the Elk River with the Tennessee River. At the time, that area was a part of Lauderdale County.

Limestone County Road Map

Limestone CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Limestone County, Alabama. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
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Limestone Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 607 square miles (1,570 km), of which 560 square miles (1,500 km) is land and 47 square miles (120 km) (7.8%) is water. It is the third smallest county in Alabama by land area.

River

  • Tennessee River
  • Elk River

Adjacent counties

National protected area

  • Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (part)

Limestone County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Limestone County, Alabama
Limestone County Topo map.

Limestone County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Limestone County, Alabama
Limestone County satellite map.

Limestone County Outline Map

Outline Map of Limestone County, Alabama
Limestone County outline map.
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