Sumter County Map, Alabama
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Sumter County, Alabama
Sumter County occupies west Alabama along the Mississippi border, with Livingston as its seat and about 13,000 residents. The University of West Alabama in Livingston lends a collegiate atmosphere to this rural county.
Agriculture, particularly cattle farming and timber, dominates the local economy here. Driving through, U.S. Highway 80 and Interstate 20 pass through lots of these types of landscapes.
The county is named after General Thomas Sumter. He was a hero of the American Revolutionary War from South Carolina.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Sumter County |
| County Seat | Livingston |
| Population | Approximately 13,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Livingston, York, Cuba, Gainesville, Emelle, Bellamy, Epes, Geiger, Panola, Ward |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 20/59, U.S. Highway 11, U.S. Highway 80, State Route 17, State Route 28, State Route 39 |
| FIPS Code | 01-119 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 913 square miles (Land: 904 sq mi, Water: 9 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Pickens County (North), Greene County (Northeast), Marengo County (Southeast), Choctaw County (South), Lauderdale County, Mississippi (Southwest), Kemper County, Mississippi (West), Noxubee County, Mississippi (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 32.5933° N, 88.1962° W |
| Etymology | Named after General Thomas Sumter, a U.S. Congressman from South Carolina |
| Major Landmarks | University of West Alabama, Sumter County Courthouse, Old Courthouse Museum, Gainesville Historic District |
| Website | Sumter County Website |
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