Lauderdale County Map, Alabama
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Lauderdale County, Alabama
Lauderdale County occupies the northwest corner of Alabama. Florence is its largest city and seat. It’s known for being the birthplace of the musician, “Father of the Blues” W.C. Handy.
The Tennessee River dominates the landscape. Lauderdale County is also home to the beautiful Natchez Trace Parkway, a scenic drive that connects to centuries of history.
The University of North Alabama also adds a youthful energy to the area. Wilson Dam and its lock system provide an impressive engineering spectacle.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Lauderdale County |
| County Seat | Florence |
| Population | Approximately 95,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Killen, Rogersville, Lexington, St. Florian, Waterloo |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 43, U.S. Highway 72, State Route 13, State Route 17, State Route 20, State Route 157 |
| FIPS Code | 01-077 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 721 square miles (Land: 668 sq mi, Water: 53 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Wayne County, Tennessee (North), Lawrence County, Tennessee (North), Giles County, Tennessee (Northeast), Limestone County (East), Lawrence County (Southeast), Colbert County (South), Tishomingo County, Mississippi (West), Hardin County, Tennessee (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 34.8326° N, 87.6657° W |
| Etymology | Named after James Lauderdale, a Tennessee militia officer who died in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812 |
| Major Landmarks | University of North Alabama, Wilson Dam, W.C. Handy Birthplace, Florence Indian Mound and Museum, Natchez Trace Parkway |
| Website | Lauderdale County Website |
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