Monroeville
Around Monroeville
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Countryside and towns · Alabama · 76k people
Monroeville
Locals say Black Belt · “White-tailed Deer Capital of Alabama (Wilcox County)”, “Literary Capital of Alabama (Monroeville)”
Where the pines whisper and the rivers run deep
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Welcome to the Black Belt – where the piney woods meet the river bottoms and everyone knows your name. Whether you're here for a catfish dinner or a Friday night game, you're family now.
Clubs for Monroeville
No clubs for Monroeville yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Monroeville. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Monroeville. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Conecuh National Forest Pine savannas, hiking trails, and the Conecuh River.
- Roland Cooper State Park On the Alabama River near Camden; camping, fishing, and a pool.
- Old Monroe County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Monroeville, famous for To Kill a Mockingbird.
- Wilcox County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Camden, a centerpiece of the town square.
- Escambia County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Brewton, surrounded by shaded streets.
- Outdoors Hike the Conecuh National Forest
- Outdoors Fish the Alabama River
- With kids Visit the Old Courthouse Museum in Monroeville
- With kids Picnic and swim at Roland Cooper State Park
- Evenings Friday night high school football
- Evenings Local barbecue joints
- Locals love Courthouse squares
- Locals love Hunting camps
Through the year
- Brewton Blueberry Festival June Celebrates the local blueberry harvest with food, music, and crafts.
- Monroeville's To Kill a Mockingbird Play Spring/Summer Annual stage production at the Old Courthouse Museum, honoring Harper Lee's novel.
- Atmore Poarch Creek Pow Wow Fall Native American cultural gathering with dancing, drums, and crafts.
- Conecuh County Fair Fall Traditional county fair in Evergreen with rides, livestock, and exhibits.
- Escambia County Fair Fall Annual fair in Brewton with carnival rides, food, and local competitions.
Subtropical climate with long, hot summers and short, mild winters. The best times to be outside are spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are perfect – mild days and cool nights.
Talk like a local
- “y'all”
- You all; the standard plural second person.
- “fixin' to”
- About to; preparing to do something.
- “crick”
- A creek or small stream.
- “the Black Belt”
- The dark, fertile soil region the area is named for.
Getaways
- Daphne–Fairhope Eastern Shore towns with waterfront dining, shops, and parks.
- Mobile Visit the USS Alabama, GulfQuest, and the Mobile Botanical Gardens.
- Pensacola Beaches, Naval Aviation Museum, and historic downtown.
- Jackson Small-town charm and access to the Tombigbee River.
Local flavour
Rooting for Alabama Crimson Tide (University of Alabama), Auburn Tigers (Auburn University), Troy Trojans (Troy University)
Eat and drink
- Barbecue Pulled pork and ribs, often cooked over hickory
- Fried catfish Served with hushpuppies and coleslaw
- Sweet tea A staple at every meal
- Pecan pie From local orchards
- Grits Often with shrimp or cheese
Where people go
- Courthouse squares Centres of small-town life with historic buildings
- Hunting camps Deer stands and pine woods
- Fishing holes Rivers and creeks like the Alabama and Tombigbee
- Pine plantations Rows of longleaf and slash pines
- River landings Boat ramps and fishing spots
- Country churches White clapboard churches and gospel music
- Conecuh National Forest A vast expanse of longleaf pine and wildlife
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Nearby
Every areaDaphne–FairhopeAlabamaWhere the bay meets the GulfMobileAlabamaWhere the bay meets the river, and the party never ends.JacksonAlabamaWhere the pines whisper and the rivers run slow.PensacolaFloridaFive flags, one home.AndalusiaAlabamaDeep in the pines, where neighbors are family.LucedaleMississippiWhere the pines whisper and the river runs deepFort Walton Beach–DestinFloridaWhere emerald waves kiss sugar-white sandsEnterpriseAlabamaWhere a pest became a point of pride.
Escambia, Monroe, Conecuh and Wilcox counties, AL. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.