Dallas County Map, Alabama
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Dallas County, Alabama
Dallas County is in roughly central Alabama. Selma is the county seat with about 40,000 people living in the entire county.
It played a big role in the Civil Rights Movement. The Selma to Montgomery march started here. The Edmund Pettus Bridge is famous for “Bloody Sunday”.
On a lighter note, they have a big jubilee every year with lots of music and food. U.S. Highway 231 is the main thoroughfare here. The tea is sweet in Dallas County, and the stories are sweeter.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Dallas County |
| County Seat | Selma |
| Population | Approximately 37,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Selma, Valley Grande, Orrville, Sardis, Selmont-West Selmont, Marion Junction, Beloit, Minter, Plantersville |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 80, State Route 22, State Route 41, State Route 14, State Route 219 |
| FIPS Code | 01-047 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 994 square miles (Land: 979 sq mi, Water: 15 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Chilton County (North), Autauga County (Northeast), Lowndes County (Southeast), Wilcox County (South), Marengo County (West), Perry County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 32.4073° N, 87.0240° W |
| Etymology | Named after Alexander J. Dallas, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury under President James Madison |
| Major Landmarks | Edmund Pettus Bridge, Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, Old Cahawba Archaeological Park, Sturdivant Hall, National Voting Rights Museum and Institute |
| Website | Dallas County Website |
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