Map of Bibb County, Alabama

Bibb County is a county in the central portion of the U.S. state of Alabama. The county is included in the ARC’s definition of Appalachia. As of the 24th decennial 2020 census, its population was 22,293. The county seat is Centreville. The county is named in honor of William W. Bibb (1781–1820), the Governor of Alabama Territory (1817–1819) and the first Governor of Alabama (1819–1820, when he died). He is also the namesake for Bibb County, Georgia, where he began his political career. It is a “prohibition” or dry county; however, a few towns have become “wet” by allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages: Woodstock (December 2017), West Blocton (August 2012), Centreville (June 2010), and Brent (May 2010). The Bibb County Courthouse is located in the county seat of Centreville.

Bibb County overview:
Name:Bibb County
FIPS code:01-007
State:Alabama
Founded:February 7, 1818
Named for:William W. Bibb
Seat:Centreville
Largest city:Brent
Total Area:626 sq mi (1,620 km²)
Land Area:623 sq mi (1,610 km²)
Total Population:22,293
Population Density:36/sq mi (14/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.bibbal.com

Bibb County location map. Where is Bibb County?

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

History

Cahawba County was established (“erected”) on February 7, 1818, named for the Cahawba River (now more commonly known as Cahaba River). This name came from the Choctaw language word meaning “water above.” On December 4, 1820, it was renamed as Bibb County.

In the wake of the American Civil War, the state legislature passed laws to create a new constitution that raised barriers to voter registration and effectively excluded Freedmen from the political process. Many residents resisted the objectives of Union occupation both during and after Reconstruction because they wanted to restore the Antebellum social and political norms. During this time of transition, Bibb, Dallas, and Pickens counties held the third-highest number of lynchings in the state. On June 18, 1919, Jim McMillan was lynched by a White mob. On November 7, 2000, Bibb County voted against a proposed amendment to Alabama’s constitution to abolish the prohibition of interracial marriages.

Bibb County Road Map

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

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 626 square miles (1,620 km), of which 623 square miles (1,610 km) is land and 3.6 square miles (9.3 km) (0.6%) is water.

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

  • Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Talladega National Forest (part)

Bibb County Topographic Map

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

Bibb County Satellite Map

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

Bibb County Outline Map

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

See also

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