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Monroeville is a great family destination, offering visitors the opportunity to visit a major site on “The
Southern Literary Trail,” sharing this distinction with Oxford, Mississippi, and Montgomery, Alabama,
mingling William Faulkner with F. Scott Fitzgerald, Nelle Harper Lee and Truman Capote. Monroeville has a
special niche with its legendary hospitality to visitors, who enjoy experiencing Southern history and culture in
its surroundings.
If you are visiting the area, please stop by the offices of the Monroeville/Monroe County Chamber of
Commerce, 86 North Alabama Avenue. The Chamber is housed in a restored 1925 bank building, the former
home of The First National Bank. The Chamber was established in Monroeville in 1928, and has had many
homes on Monroeville’s historic courthouse square.
The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors represents a diverse group of international corporations, small
businesses, civic organizations and financial institutions, which have a presence in the Monroe County area.
The Chamber Board is pleased to invite visitors to “visit, enjoy, relax, renew and relocate” to Monroe County,
Alabama. On behalf of 2011 Monroeville/Monroe County Chamber of Commerce President Paul England
(Market President, Bank Trust), the Chamber welcomes you and invites you to find your home in Monroe
County, Alabama!
For further information on Monroeville/Monroe County, please visit the following websites: www.
monroecountyal.com www.tokillamockingbird.com
2011 Chamber of Commerce Officers & Directors:
Paul England, President
Al Brewton, Vice President
Harvey Gaston, Treasurer
Directors:
Jason Boothe
Peggy Jaye
Montez Oudenaarden
Anil Patel
Ricky Powell
Helen Skinner
Emily Steele
Chrissy Sturdivant
Dr. Reginald Sykes
Staff:
Sandy Smith, Executive Director
Felicia Pettis, Office Manager
Dear Visitors,
Welcome to Monroeville/Monroe County! We call it God’s Country. When you have had an opportunity to
look around, you may call it Heaven! If you are tired of traffic, lines and waits, and if you want to see the real
and authentic U.S.A., you will find it here on our historic downtown courthouse square, or in the thousands of
wooded acres that abound in the county, or in the quiet of a planted field. Monroe County welcomes its
visitors and converts many to residents. Our ultimate goal is for you to find a home here.
We have much to offer. In this global age, where, with the flick of a cell phone, you can do business anywhere
in the world, with anyone, you may consider Monroe County. The cost of doing business is reasonable, real
estate is still a good value and the quality of life is superior. Monroeville is a mecca for healthcare providers,
public schools are competitive and recreational opportunities abound. Monroe County Airport is a crown
jewel, with a 6,100-foot runway that can land just about any size corporate jet. Monroe County also has a
diverse range of industrial properties ready for occupancy. If you want to build or expand your business, this
is the place.
While you are here, please visit our shops! There are several unique items available for sale created by the
talented people who live and work in Monroe County. You may wish to tour Monroe County’s arts & antiques
establishments. Volunteers assist with staffing the museum and enacting the play, To Kill A Mockingbird in
its 22nd season. If you cannot get play tickets due to the play’s traditional sold-out status, please take
advantage of touring our museum and other attractions!
In this special year of 2011, we continue to celebrate the publication of Miss Nelle Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize
winning novel, To Kill A Mockingbird. Whatever your reason for being here, please consider that Miss Nelle
is special, not only to us, but to a host of fans all over the world. While we respect her desire for privacy, we
reserve the option to quietly salute her message of basic goodness in this world and equality for all. We also
celebrate the release of the U. S. Postal Service’s Legends of Hollywood Forever Stamp featuring Gregory
Peck in his Oscar-winning role as Atticus Finch in the film, To Kill A Mockingbird.
Monroeville is known for Mockingbird and more…enjoy your stay, and, at all times, know that you are
welcome!
Sincerely,
Greg Norris Judge of Probate & President, Monroe County Commission
Summer 2011
Welcome to Monroeville, Alabama’s “Literary Capital” and its greatest small town! As a native of
Monroeville, I am constantly amazed at the numbers of people who annually visit our small town. Perhaps we
have found our niche, not only as a thriving arts community, but also as a place that is always welcoming and
friendly. We pride ourselves on our “Southern hospitality.” We encourage you to make yourselves at home,
visit our shops, tour our iconic museum, stroll our parks and enjoy the area’s abundant opportunities to engage
with nature and enjoy outdoor recreation.
While you are visiting, please consider the many benefits of living in a small town: friendly neighborhoods;
no traffic, lines or waits; walkability; pet friendly; healthy lifestyle; many entrepreneurial opportunities;
diverse volunteer options; great schools, etc. As a bonus, Monroeville is also home to Alabama Southern
Community College, which offers many post secondary education options.
My door is always open at Monroeville City Hall to discuss ways we may work to improve our quality of life.
My wife, Cindy, and I look forward to meeting you and to helping you get to know our wonderful community.
Please consider Monroeville–Visit, Enjoy, Relax, Renew & Relocate!
Best Regards,
Mike Kennedy
Current-day Monroeville was once the home of the Creek Indians, where the land was clashed over by France,
Spain and England. In 1815, the Creek Indians surrendered the land at the Treaty of Fort Jackson and the
county was created by proclamation of the governor of the Mississippi Territory. The county was once about
one-third of the size of present-day Alabama and is often referred to as the “Mother County.”
Monroeville, named Monroe County’s seat of government in 1832, was incorporated in 1899. Both
Monroeville and Monroe County were named in honor of U.S. President James Monroe.
While visiting Monroeville, make sure to partake in a historic walking tour or participate in the town’s 10k
Volkswalk sponsored by the Monroeville/Monroe County Chamber of Commerce. Visitors can access a
guided walking tour by contacting the Chamber.
Famous historic sites throughout the county not to be missed include the Masonic Hall at Perdue Hill (circa
1823-1825 and visited by the Marquis De Lafayette), Burnt Corn (the site of the outbreak of the Creek Indian
War of 1814), Rikard’s Mill (a restored gristmill and park north of Beatrice) and the River Heritage Alabama
River Museum on the Alabama River (the only river museum in the state and featuring many Native
American artifacts), open by appointment only.
Dining
Monroeville offers many dining options. Due to the area’s southern location, these range from the traditional
“meat and three” buffets to such popular dishes as “shrimp and grits” and fried green tomatoes.
Two local restaurants, Radley’s Fountain Grille and David’s Catfish House, have been prominently featured
in the Alabama Tourism Department’s “100 Dishes To Eat Before You Die” brochure. David’s Catfish is
featured for its fried catfish and cheese grits, and Radley’s is featured for its “Fried Green Tomato BLT
Supreme.” Two Chinese restaurants offer options other than traditional Southern fare.
On Sundays in Monroeville, both Mockingbird Grill and A. J.’s Family Restaurant offer deluxe Southern
buffet lunches—and yes, fried chicken is generally on the menu! Some of the best fried chicken in town is
found at the Piggly Wiggly Deli counter.
For a quick sandwich lunch, the town’s two Subway restaurants are hard to beat, offering excellent service
and a variety of options. Two Mexican restaurants appeal to those wanting tacos and fajitas.
Every other Saturday in Monroeville finds Cherry Street Bar-B-Que open for business. Proprietor Melvin
Foukal also caters everything from wedding receptions to dinners on the grounds.
On Monroeville’s historic downtown square, Courthouse Square Café is known for its desserts and
petit-fours, and the Sweet Tooth Bakery serves up a traditional Southern lunch—if it is Thursday, it is chicken
and dressing day at the Sweet Tooth! Next door, Beehive Coffee and Books serves as an iconic destination for
a regional read and a delicious latte! Proprietor Crissy Nettles has been recognized by the Alabama Historical
Commission for her excellent renovation of the early 1900s brick building. For just desserts, Sharon’s Cakes
in Excel serves up everything from traditional carrot cake, to lovely wedding and special occasion cakes with
divine buttercream icing. To top it off, almost everyone serves “sweet tea.” If “sweet tea” is not on the menu,
it is not a Southern establishment!
Monroeville also offers the usual fast food options, including Church’s Fried Chicken, McDonald’s, Hardee’s,
Pizza Hut, Pizza Pro and others. If you visit the area, we promise you will not starve!
Lodging
Monroeville offers many motels and lodging options. From the most modern Holiday Inn Express with its
interior corridor, conveniently located near the major intersection of the El Camino East/West Corridor (U. S.
Highway 84) and Alabama Highway 21, to the nearby Best Western and Days Inn, under the capable
ownership of Anil Patel, Monroeville motel owners are friendly and they cater to the business and tourism
crowd. Most motels offer a deluxe continental breakfast, and are generally located within five miles or closer
to the downtown courthouse square.
For the bed & breakfast crowd, there are additional options: the Mary Elizabeth Stallworth House in nearby
Beatrice (a 15-minute drive from Monroeville) is a very attractively restored older home with beautiful
grounds that has become a popular retreat for Monroe County visitors. It is not unusual to find families renting
this facility for weeks at a time! In addition, the Loft Bed & Breakfast (a five-minute drive from Monroeville
Square) offers charming log cabin living and a truly deluxe breakfast served up by owners Susan and Billy
Loftin.
If a spa stay is desired, nearby Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Atmore (a 30-minute drive from Monroeville)
offers deluxe accommodations as well as many entertainment options on-site.
The Chamber of Commerce maintains a list on all available nearby lodging options.
For those people who find themselves traveling U. S. Highway 84 in Alabama (part of the Five State El
Camino Corridor), a great mid-point stop is the town of Monroeville, county seat of Monroe County. The
town is also a mere 25 miles off Interstate 65, midway between Mobile and Montgomery, Alabama’s capital
city. It is also situated midway between two international southern cities, New Orleans and Atlanta— about a
four-hour drive time from each. Monroeville is a great family destination, offering visitors the opportunity to
visit a site of “The Southern Literary Trail” (along with Oxford, Mississippi and Montgomery, Alabama) as
well as experience Southern history and culture.
Home of To Kill A Mockingbird
As Nelle Harper Lee writes of the fictional Maycomb (modeled after 1930s era Monroeville) in To Kill A
Mockingbird, Maycomb was “an old town.” Monroeville was incorporated in 1899 and serves as the county
seat of Monroe County, the ninth-largest in land mass of Alabama’s counties.
The county is rich in history. It was once about a third of the size of the present state of Alabama, and is often
referred to as the “Mother County.” It was created in 1815 by proclamation of the governor of the Mississippi
Territory and embraced all lands ceded by the Creek Indians at the Treaty of Fort Jackson. It was named for
James Monroe, then secretary of state, who later became President of the United States.
The original county seat, Claiborne, was the largest inland cotton port in Alabama at the time of the Civil
War. It is now often referred to as a “lost town of Alabama.” Claiborne is gone, but it and its environs had a
population of some 5,000 in the early 1900s. The site of the town of Claiborne is also on U.S. Highway 84,
just west of Monroeville on the Alabama River.
Also notable on Highway 84 is the charming town of Perdue Hill, within a couple of miles of the Claiborne-
Murphy Bridge, which spans the Alabama River. In Perdue Hill, at the juncture of U. S. 84 and Alabama
Highway 1, sits the Masonic Hall (circa 1823-1825). This historic structure was originally a part of the town
of Claiborne, but was moved to Perdue Hill in the late 1800s. While in Claiborne, it was visited by the
Marquis De Lafayette. It is currently owned by the Claiborne-Perdue Hill Foundation, as is the adjoining
property, the William Barrett Travis House. Travis practiced law in Claiborne, prior to leaving the area under
mysterious circumstances to go to the Alamo.Rich In History
Other famous historic sites in Monroe County include Burnt Corn, which is east of Monroeville on the old
Federal Road. Burnt Corn is the site of the outbreak of the Creek Indian War of 1814. It is today an almost
intact turn-of-the-century town housing several early 1900’s commercial buildings and the Lowery Trust
Store, a country store that is no longer operational, but which once sold everything from hoop cheese to
hardware.
In north Monroe County, Beatrice and Vredenburgh give one the flavor of old logging communities. Visiting
Main Street in Beatrice, one can enjoy stepping back in time at the O.B. Finklea Store, which offers a
marvelous mix of the old and the new. One may purchase modern day gifts and accessories as well as view an
old Alabama “Heart of Dixie” license plate collection and an antique cigar cutter, as well as the store’s two
rolling stock ladders. Visitors to Beatrice will also enjoy stopping by Miss Minnie & Me Antiques and Gifts
on Beatrice’s Main Street, and perhaps checking into the charming Mary Elizabeth Stallworth Bed &
Breakfast.
Another small Monroe County community off U. S. 84, Excel is the birthplace of Lee Roy Jordan, University
of Alabama Football Great.
Monroeville’s 1903 courthouse, which once served as the county seat, is now home to the Monroe County
Heritage Museum. It was restored through a grassroots effort beginning in 1989 and concluding in 2002. The
old courthouse museum features a permanent collection dedicated to writers Lee and Capote.
Every spring, the Monroe County Heritage Museum produces the play To Kill A Mockingbird, based on the
script by the late Christopher Sergel, published by Dramatic Publishing. The play is a prominent feature in the
life of present-day Monroeville. It is enacted by an all-volunteer cast of local residents, some of whom have
been in the play since its debut in Monroeville some 22 years earlier. Tickets for the annual performance go
on sale to the general public the first Monday in March, and are often sold out the same day. Group tickets of
10 or more are available for sale beginning in January 2011. The local cast is known affectionately as The
Mockingbird Players. The play, and the corresponding Young Audience Series, targeted to schoolchildren,
bring thousands of visitors to Monroeville annually. Act 1 of the play takes place on the Old Courthouse
Lawn, where permanent sets have been installed. Act II takes place in the Old Courthouse Courtroom.
Other noteworthy literary events featured in Monroeville include the Alabama Writers Symposium, which is
in its 14th year. Held annually the first weekend in May, this three-day event celebrates the achievements of
Alabama writers and has featured such prominent authors as Fannie Flagg, Mark Childress, Howell Raines,
Winston Groom and others. Not to be missed by any casual visitors to the area is the Alabama Writers
Fountain on the grounds of Alabama Southern College.
BEATRICE:
Rikards Mill
Visitors can watch as corn is ground into cornmeal and grits. The family-oriented park includes picnic tables
and an attractive lawn area. A gift shop offers grits, cornmeal, cane syrup and other period items.
FRANKLIN:
Alabama River Museum
See fossils from the Claiborne Bluff. Native American toys, steamboat replicas and artifacts. By appointment.
PERDUE HILL:
Masonic Hall
Contact Agee Broughton at the W. E. Broughton Store. This majestic building was originally located on the
banks of the Alabama River in Claiborne, one of Alabama’s lost towns. It was moved to its present site in the
1880s. The building has served as a Masonic Hall, courtroom and has hosted many receptions, including a
famous reception for the Marquis de Lafayette.
MONROEVILLE:
Alabama Southern Community College Writers Fountain & Library
Names of well-known area writers featured on fountain. Library also houses several works by area artists,
including special commissions by internationally acclaimed artist Nall.
Alabama Southern Walking Trail
Alabama Southern Community College:
The entrance to this trail is behind Nettles Auditorium on Alabama Southern’s campus. The trail itself is
slightly over one mile, is paved and lighted, and offers a retreat into a beautiful wooded setting.
AVA - American Volkssport Association - "The Monroeville Walk"
Volkswalk (German for "walk of the people") is a 6-mile walk through the town's historic neighborhoods and
lake area. Walk box located in the front lobby of Monroeville Police Station.
Historic Walking Tour Downtown Square
Self-guided one-hour tour. Start at Old Courthouse Museum. Walk the town Harper Lee and Truman Capote
grew up in during the 1930s.
Katherine Lee Rose Garden & War Memorial Gazebo
Over 90 different roses maintained by Garden Club. Gazebo used for weddings and other functions.
Lyle Salter Park
Park in downtown Monroeville features a historical marker about Monroeville and murals by Semmes artist
featuring scenes from To Kill a Mockingbird.
Monroe County Public Library
Located in restored LaSalle Hotel. Gregory Peck slept here when he visited Monroeville in preparation for his
role as Atticus Finch! Alabama reading room. Children's library. 30,000 volumes of books on tape, 67,000
titles for children and adults, hardback, paperback and large print.
Monroeville/Monroe County Chamber of Commerce Office & Visitors Center
Restored 1925 Bank Building. Stop by to view the chamber’s photography exhibit and inquire about a
Visitor’s Package!
Monroe County Heritage Museum
Courthouse Square. Courtroom was the model for the trial scene in To Kill a Mockingbird by Monroeville's
Nelle Harper Lee. Annual spring performances by an all-volunteer cast, “The Mockingbird Players.”
Our Place Family Center
Movies and entertainment.
St. John's Episcopal Church & Courtyard
The church's lovely and historic parish hall is nearly 100 years old. The courtyard, featuring beautiful
landscaping, and the cemetery have been developed in recent years.
The C.L. Hybart House
Restored 1920’s house available for receptions, weddings, etc. Spanish architecture, stucco and tile.
The Faulk Property
National Register site of the Faulk House where Truman Capote visited as a child. The rock wall around the
property is original to the Faulk house, as is the site of the goldfish pond.
VF Outlet
Quality, name-brand apparel and merchandise for the entire family.
Vanity Fair Golf Club
Built by Vanity Fair Foundation and donated to Monroe County Commission in the 1980s. Membership
organization; reciprocal agreements with area clubs; lunch served daily Tuesday-Friday; Sunday buffet; 18hole golf club. Call for tee-times.
Veterans Park
Veterans Drive and South Mount Pleasant Street. City pool, ball parks and veterans memorial.
Whitey Lee Park
The park was developed in the 1940s by the Vanity Fair Foundation and donated to the City of Monroeville in
1983. It is named for the late Chairman of the Board, Manfred O. (Whitey) Lee. Features walking trail,
pavilion, five-acre lake and Community House, in a beautiful park setting, adjoining the Vanity Fair Golf
Club.
YMCA - Health, Wellness and Fitness Organizations
*This list of area attractions was compiled by the Monroeville/Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, 2011.
Merchants around the Courthouse Square are not included in this list—please walk the square and visit their
establishments.
January:
Martin Luther King Day Parade & Program – On this national holiday, a parade in downtown Monroeville
precedes an informative program exploring some facet of Dr. King’s Legacy.
To Kill A Mockingbird Production – Group Tickets (10 or more) and tickets for museum members go on sale
for the annual To Kill A Mockingbird production by “The Mockingbird Players.” Contact Monroe County
Heritage Museum, 251-575-7433.
February:
Annual Black History Program – The Annual Black History Program includes an educational program of
singing, dancing and dramatizations by various groups and individuals. Hours and location, TBA.
Genealogy Workshop – The Genealogy Workshop at Monroe County Heritage Museum, in its 9th year, is an
informative workshop with Samford University’s Elizabeth Wells, Special Collections Librarian. It is a muchheralded annual event. 9am-3pm. Sponsored by MCHM, 251-575-7433.
Heart to Heart Health Fair – Sponsored by Monroe County Hospital, the Heart to Heart Health Fair is a
community health fair offering free blood pressure and other screenings, as well as discounted rates for certain
additional screenings. It also includes many vendors offering tips on diet and exercise programs and general
wellness. This is a very anticipated annual event, always certain to draw a crowd. Hours, generally 7am-Noon.
Contact Monroe County Hospital, 251-575-3111.
Heritage Arts Festival on Historic Downtown Square – Sponsored by the Mary Jerald Gardner Study Club,
this event transforms the downtown square into a wonderland of crafts, quilts, woodworking, soul food and
fine art. A fashion show, gospel music and ethnic dance performances are also featured. Arrive early and
spend the day! 8am-4pm. Contact Doris Crook, 251-575-3359.
Chamber of Commerce Membership Dinner Meeting – This annual event celebrates the Chamber’s
accomplishments and offers guest speakers, business exhibits, door prizes, silent auction, catered reception
and dinner. Monroeville Community House, 271 Park Drive, date TBA. Contact Chamber of Commerce, 251743-2879.
March:
To Kill A Mockingbird Play – To Kill A Mockingbird tickets for general public go on sale at 8am. Call the
Monroe County Heritage Museum at 251-575-7433.
Alabama River Festival – Celebrating Creek/Seminole traditions, with an 1812 frontier camp, river music and
culture at the only river museum on the Alabama River. Travel back in time. Music, visits with Indians and
frontiersmen, demonstrations and food are all available. Admission charged. Located at Claiborne Lock &
Dam, 31 Issac Creek Road, Franklin. Contact Monroe County Heritage Museum, 251-575-7433.
April:
Annual Re-Opening Day, Rikard’s Mill – The annual re-opening of this restored 1845 gristmill. Enjoy
barbecue, demonstrations and the covered bridge gift shop. The way things used to be! Admission charged.
Located at 4116 Highway 265, Beatrice. 9:00am-4:00pm.
National Hospital Week – Join the staff of Monroe County Hospital in celebrating the finest in rural
healthcare. This is an event that also celebrates Monroeville’s quality healthcare community. Join in the fun,
call Monroe County Hospital at 251-575-7433.
Peddlin’ For A Cure – Benefiting the American Cancer Society, Good Friday event. Annual 100-mile bike
ride to raise money for cancer research. The bike ride always leaves from Lee Motor Company on
Monroeville’s downtown square at 7:00am. For information please contact Philip Allen or Fred Kelley.
Annual Relay For Life Survivor Banquet – Located at Monroeville Community House, 271 Park Drive,
Monroeville. Contact Eleanor Stabler, 251-743-2785.Mockingbird 8K/Family Fun Day – Last Saturday in
April; 8K starts at 8am; 1-mile Fun Run at 9am; Family Fun Day at 10am. Located at the Monroeville Area
YMCA, 2197 South Mount Pleasant Avenue, Monroeville. Contact the Y at 251-575-9622; entry fee.
Annual Citywide Spring Clean-Up – “Don’t Drop It On Alabama!” 3rd week of April, all materials are
supplied by Alabama PALS. Contact Citywide Coordinator, Ryan Lowell, 251-575-2084.
April/May:
To Kill A Mockingbird Production – Annual performances by “The Mockingbird Players” sponsored by
Monroe County Heritage Museum. This is Monroeville’s signature event, entering its 22nd year in 2012.
Monroeville as the hometown of Nelle Harper Lee and “Alabama’s Literary Capital” hosts thousands of
visitors annually for the play. It commences in April with Young Audience Series, and goes well into May for
its Thursday-Sunday performances on Monroeville’s historic downtown square. Thursday-Saturday
performances at 7pm; Sunday performances at 5pm. Tickets and information, Monroe County Heritage
Museum, 251-575-7433.
May:
Fishing For Fun Day at Whitey Lee Park – This annual free fishing day is sponsored by the City of
Monroeville and offers free morning fishing for children 15 and under in the park’s beautiful five-acre lake.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be provided. Rods, reels and other equipment
will also be provided. Contact Monroeville Parks and Recreation at 251-575-5535.
Cotton Patch Festival – The Cotton Patch Festival is a grand celebration in historic Uriah. Arts and crafts,
food, fun, entertainment, antique tractor display and more. Cash prizes for the four best exhibitors. Contact
Patricia McCullers at the Uriah Arts Council, 251-862-2279.
Monroe County Relay For Life – This overnight program is designed to celebrate survivorship and raise
money for research and programs of the American Cancer Society. Held at Monroe County High School’s
Football Complex, 6pm-6am. Contact Eleanor Stabler.
Alabama Writers Symposium – Hosted by Alabama Southern Community College. Always the first weekend
in May. Opening night reception on Thursday night immediately preceding. Two days of author readings,
panel discussions, book signings and literary entertainment. The Harper Lee Award for Alabama’s
Distinguished Writer and the Eugene Current-Garcia Award for Alabama’s Distinguished Literary Scholar
will be presented at the Friday and Saturday luncheons. Admission charged to some events, some events free.
Contact Donna Reed, Alabama Southern, at 251-575-8226; www.ascc.edu.
May/June:
Monroe County’s Junior Miss Scholarship Program – This annual program showcases a talented group of
Monroe County high school juniors and offers several thousand dollars in a scholarship competition for
college admissions. Held in Nettles Auditorium, Alabama Southern Community College, 2800 South
Alabama Avenue. Contact Kathy Stuckey, 251-789-2685.
June:
History Adventure Camp For Children – Sponsored by Monroe County Heritage Museum. Members’ children
entering the 1st-5th grades can enjoy an exciting journey into the past, visiting the many historical sites of the
county. Admission charged, which includes a daily snack and lunch on Friday. Nonmembers may attend also,
premium charged. Contact the museum at 251-575-7433.
Saturday Walking Tours – Sponsored by the Monroeville/Monroe County Chamber of Commerce. Every
Saturday morning at 10am visit the downtown square for a guided walking tour of the downtown. This
includes information on places relating to To Kill A Mockingbird and historic information on area buildings.
Local personalities serve as tour guides—great stories are part of the program! To sign up, call the Chamber at
251-743-2879. No charge for these tours.
July:
Annual City 4th of July Celebration – Sponsored by City of Monroeville, call 251-575-2081 for details.
To Kill A Mockingbird Teacher Workshop – Sponsored by Monroe County Heritage Museum, 31 North
Alabama Avenue, Monroeville. Time: TBA. Program helps teachers understand relationship of Monroeville to
Mockingbird. Call the museum for information, 251-575-7433.
August:
City Sales Tax Holiday – First weekend in August. Back to school celebrations and sales.
October:
Kiwanis/Monroe County Fair – Held the second week of October, Tuesday-Saturday, this annual event is
much enjoyed by area residents of all ages. Funds raised go toward community projects. Held at the
Monroeville Factory Stores Complex, Drewry Road, Monroeville.
Beatrice Sausage Festival – Visit the town of Beatrice for this annual celebration, fun for all ages! Enjoy some
Monroe Sausage, recipe contest, fun and games. 10am-2pm. Contact Elizabeth Moseman, 251-789-2242.
November:
Cane Syrup Making Day At Rikard’s Mill – Held the first Saturday in November and sponsored by Monroe
County Heritage Museum, this day celebrates the making of cane syrup. Come eat biscuits and see a 19th
century mule-driven cane mill in action. Other food also available, as well as other exhibits. Held at 4116
Highway 265 North, Beatrice. Contact 251-575-7433.
Mockingbird Market – Sponsored by Monroeville/Monroe County Chamber of Commerce. A retail
extravaganza featuring a variety of vendors, entertainment and refreshments. Opening night features “A Taste
of Monroeville,” entertainment and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Chamber’s marketing fund. Market
hours are 10am-6pm Friday; 10am-2pm Saturday; Market Preview Party is 6pm-9pm. Admission charged.
Held the second Thursday in November through the second Saturday in November at Monroeville
Community House, 271 Park Drive, Monroeville. Contact the Chamber, 251-743-2879.
Pioneer Days At Rikard’s Mill – Sponsored by Monroe County Heritage Museum. Demonstrations of skills
and crafts from the past, such as blacksmithing, mules grinding sugar cane and corn milling in the 1845 water
powered gristmill. Candlemaking and cooking demonstrations. Admission charged. Held at 4165 Highway
265 North, Beatrice. Contact the Museum, 251-575-7433.
Peterman Station Arts & Crafts Festival – Held at the Peterman Train Station and sponsored by Peterman
Historical Society, this is Monroe County’s oldest continuously-held festival. It is located five miles north of
Monroeville in the old railroad town of Peterman and features over 125 vendors, music, food and plenty of
children’s activities. Always the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Contact Alice Chandler, 251-564-2260.
December:
Monroeville Christmas Parade – Always the first Saturday in December. Sponsored by Monroeville/Monroe
County Chamber of Commerce in Downtown Square, Monroeville, 10:00 am, this is an old-fashioned
Christmas parade, complete with floats, marching bands, Pets on Parade, Costumed Characters and Santa
Claus. Contact the Chamber, 251-743-2879; www.monroecountyal.com.
Both passive and active recreation is abounding throughout Monroe County, including indoor fitness and
outdoor activities such as boating, camping, golfing, fishing and hiking. Charming parks equipped with ball
fields, soccer fields, basketball courts and much more are easily accessed in the county. There is truly
something for everyone!
The city recently opened a new swimming pool at Veterans Park.
Our Pace Family Center offers first-run movies and entertainment in a classic setting.
Golfers can play a game on the greens at the picturesque Vanity Fair Golf. This 18-hole course spans over
6,465 yards from the farthest tee for a par 72. The private course, which opened in 1960, is also composed of a
10-tee driving range, a lovely old clubhouse and plenty of opportunities for tennis.
Bordered by the Alabama River on the west, encompassing a number of area lakes and streams, and located
near state parks and preserves, Monroe County is a site that has become popular amongst anglers, hikers,
boaters and campers. And one must not forget that the county and its surrounding area are home to some of
the best hunting land in southern Alabama.
Monroeville YMCA
The Monroeville Area YMCA is located on South Mount Pleasant Avenue and features a state-of-the-art
facility complete with modern, up-to-date equipment that provides a comfortable and safe environment for
people to participate in an exercise program of their choice.
The YMCA’s exercise equipment includes Precor elliptical trainers, treadmills, fluid rowers, recumbent bikes,
free weights and step machines. The Nautilus selectorized equipment, used for toning and conditioning, is
very user friendly. Users only have to pull a pin to change the weight. The Y also has Hammer Strength
equipment, which is plate-loaded for those who want a little more muscle mass or may be training for sports,
and free weights for those who enjoy a more natural weight lifting approach. A personal trainer on staff will
be glad to sit down and discuss a person's training needs and put together a program to help them accomplish
goals and achieve a healthier lifestyle. Additionally, a 3,300-square-foot aerobics center was opened in 2005
along with a room exclusively for cardio workouts.
The Y offers several youth programs such as basketball, soccer, softball, swim team, day camp, after school
child care, karate, gymnastics and many specialty camps and clinics. For the adults and senior adults, the
YMCA has a full-sized fitness room that includes free weights, nautilus equipment and cardiovascular
equipment, such as treadmills, elliptical gliders and stationary bikes.
Members are encouraged to enjoy the spacious group exercise room during any of the exercise classes,
including Step Aerobics, Muscle Works, Yoga and Low Impact Cardio.
A variety of high-quality homes for every budget and lifestyle can be found within Monroe County.
Wonderful single-family homes and townhomes can be found here, along with rental opportunities through
comfortable apartment and condominium complexes. Reasons for making this area home are abundant, with
excellent educational options, great healthcare facilities, abounding recreational endeavors and plenty of
shopping, dining and entertainment rounding out some of the top features.
Need help in choosing the right home for you and your family? No problem. Monroe County is equipped with
an active Board of Realtors and licensed appraisers ready to help in your search.
The Town of Beatrice is located about 18 miles north of Monroeville, Alabama, and was established at the
turn of the 20th century while the railroad link between Selma and Pensacola was built. Incorporated in 1901,
Beatrice was a hub of commerce for the first half of the century. With approximately 403 citizens today,
Beatrice is known for making guests feel at home.
The town has many events planned throughout the year. Hunting and fishing are popular pastimes. Historic
Rikard’s Mill, established in 1845, is the perfect place to picnic, hike and see corn ground into cornmeal and
grits. The old Monroe County Courthouse hosts the hit play To Kill a Mockingbird each spring, and legendary
Monroe brand sausage is some of the best that visitors will ever taste. Visit www.monroesausage.com to order.
Recreation & Accommodations
Spend a few days in the great outdoors at Buena Vista, Monroe County’s hunting, fishing and sportsman’s
lodge. With renovated lodging, a first-class skeet shooting range and a top-notch game management program,
you are sure to enjoy your time in the beautiful outdoors with some of the best hunting and fishing in the state.
Beautiful historic homes, such as the Mary Elizabeth Stallworth House, are available as bed and breakfast
accommodations.
Shopping
Opened over a century ago, Finklea’s provides all your hunting, fishing, hardware and gardening needs. For
gifts, antiques, jewelry, lamps, linens, pecans and more, shop Miss Minnie & Me.
Visit Beatrice, take a deep breath, enjoy yourself, and be at home!
Whatever your shopping need, you will find it through Monroe County retailers. From the area’s popular VF
Factory Outlet Store and the shops that line the Downtown Square to national chain retailers, charming
country stores and even museum gift shops, it’s easy to fill up a day shopping in Monroe County.
A variety of shops and professional services dot the map of Monroeville Square — browse through jewelry
stores, quaint gift and accessories shops and unique antique establishments, or purchase a car at the
automobile dealership and some groceries at the local grocery store.
Moving south, just outside of the Square, shoppers can access even more gift and accessories shops, as well as
florists. Monroeville is also equipped with a handful of shopping centers with larger retailers such as Walmart.
Interested in finding a specific item? Contact the Chamber of Commerce for a listing of retailers. Happy
shopping!
Monroe County Public Schools continue to be the single largest employer in Monroe County, employing 308
certificated personnel and 198 support personnel for a total of 506 employees who serve 3,978 students. It is
locally governed and operated by the Monroe County Board of Education, consisting of five elected members
and an appointed superintendent. The student enrollment represents approximately 90 percent of the schoolage children in surrounding communities.
A very focused and data-driven approach to school improvement that engages the classroom teacher, enables
Monroe County Schools to not only meet the challenge of the federally legislated mandate No Child Left
Behind but provides the foundation for that superior education. The system continues to remain academically
clear as a direct result of excellent instruction.
Enhancing classrooms by creating 21st century learning atmospheres is a major focus. Each classroom has an
LCD projector, laptop, interactive pen pad, document camera and desktop student workstations. In addition,
computer labs are in every school. The purpose of this technology is to create a positive engaging classroom
for all learners, to allow access to a station or lab for remediation or extension, and to conduct lessons based
on learner need through top quality research-based programs.
Monroe County Public Schools are meeting the needs of intellectually gifted and creatively talented students.
Monroe County’s Learning Enrichment Program is designed to take learning to another level through
academic and extra-curricular activities. The pull-out program is provided for gifted students in all of Monroe
County’s public schools in grades 3-8. Although the gifted pull-out program is for students in third through
eighth grades, there are gifted options for early elementary and high school students as well.
The gifted program provides a differentiated curriculum, which challenges the students to reach their
potential. The program fosters the growth and development of leadership skills. Gifted and talented students
are assisted in understanding the moral implications of their gifts. The Learning Enrichment program enables
gifted and creative students to make positive and beneficial contributions to their community and society both
now and in the future. Outstanding leadership, teamwork and perseverance bring innovation and new
programs to our system.
The Alabama Math and Science Technology Initiative (AMSTI) implements a hands-on approach to teaching
math and science. Excel High School, J. U. Blacksher School, J. F. Shields High School, Monroe Intermediate
School and Monroeville Junior High School are AMSTI sites.The Monroe County Career Technical Center
boasts three new programs to better serve its students: Sports Medicine, Cosmetology and Aquaculture
Science. Aquaculture Science has been made possible by partnering with PACERS, a nonprofit association
committed to sustaining rural communities and schools. The Aquaculture program has recently been
recognized as the best new PACERS program in our state.
SchoolCast, a state-of-the-art rapid alert and notification system, has greatly improved the timeliness and
quality of emergency communications and provides the school with a convenient and affordable tool for more
effectively communicating with parents.
Working together makes possible these quality programs and instruction. Monroe County Public Schools will
continue to deliver excellence to the boys and girls in the communities it serves.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
An alternative to public school options is the area private school, Monroe Academy. A part of the community
since 1969, Monroe Academy serves over 400 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, boasting a
quality education, evidenced by a 100 percent graduation rate over the last decade. Monroe Academy
graduates have acheived excellent college placement at a diverse group of colleges in the United States. The
school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including band, team sports, art and technology
classes.
Superior higher education opportunities are right at hand for those seeking this particular path. The area is
proud to be the home of Alabama Southern Community College, a comprehensive community college that
serves a 5,000-square-mile area in the southwest Alabama region. The two-year community college, located in
Monroeville, provides students with a variety of university transfer courses and career programs for those
hoping to join the workforce or enhance job-related skills. Affordability, excellent student services, a
dedicated and highly-knowledgeable faculty and staff and small classrooms promoting individualized learning
are just a few of the advantages of enrollment at Alabama Southern Community College.
Students looking to go away to college have access to a host of prime private and public institutions, including
the University of Mobile, the University of South Alabama, Troy State University and Springhill College,
which are all within a few hours of Monroe County.
Distinguished Young Women of Monroe County, formally known as the Monroe County Junior Miss
Scholarship Program, is a once in a lifetime opportunity. High school juniors are given the opportunity to
meet other girls from around the county, make new friends and participate in an organized competition for
cash college scholarships. Participants compete in the areas of scholarship, talent, fitness and poise. The
Monroe County Junior Miss Program has been recognized statewide and nationally for its outstanding local
program. While the title of the program will be changing this year, the mission remains the same, “to provide
scholarship opportunities to outstanding college-bound high school girls, and to encourage personal
development in all young people through its Be Your Best Self outreach program.”
Located a short distance from the Port of Mobile in southwest Alabama, Monroeville and Monroe County are
poised to benefit from the frenzy of activity generated by ThyssenKrupp USA Steel Mill and other major
business and manufacturing prospects in the area.
Monroe County has much to offer potential businesses and industries eyeing the region. Centrally located
between Alabama’s capital city, Montgomery, and Mobile, the city and surrounding county are wellconnected via state and federal roadways, air and rail. Major roadways, including the El Camino Corridor (U.
S. Highway 84) and Alabama Highways 21 and 41, bisect the county. U.S. Interstate 65 is located about 25
minutes east of the county, giving businesses and industries quality routes to transport materials in or finished
product to waiting customers.
The Monroe County Airport is another great asset to the city and surrounding communities. The airport is
located just south of Monroeville, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and Alabama Highway 21. The
Monroe County Airport features a 6,028-foot runway, which is currently utilized by civilian and military
aircraft. The Monroe County Commission is working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on an
improvement project at the airport.
Business or industries looking to relocate to Monroeville need look no further than the city’s industrial park.
The Monroeville Industrial Park is home to Alabama’s first AdvantageSite. The 34.2-acre site is shovel-ready
with pre-engineering completed. The Monroeville Industrial Park also contains a 30,000- square-foot
speculative building (expandable to 90,000 square feet) and the Synovus Building, a 55,000-square-foot metal
building. Property and buildings are available across the county and retail property is available in Monroeville.
Rail access through the Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway (AGR) and Alabama Railroad (ALAB) is available
to serve local businesses. AGR and ALAB are Class III rail lines and currently transport items such as wood
products, cement cast structures, metals and paper products.
Along with an attractive location, Monroeville and Monroe County are home to a dedicated and well-educated
workforce. Residents have a variety of educational opportunities including quality public and private schools
and Alabama Southern Community College, the county’s local two-year college.
Several entities are in place to aid in successful economic development. They include the City of Monroeville,
Monroe County Commission, Monroeville/Monroe County Economic Development Authority, the
Monroeville/Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, the Alabama Tombigbee Regional Planning
Commission, the Alabama Development Office, Alabama Power Company, Southern Pine Electric
Cooperative and South Alabama Gas Company. Other organizations, such as the Alabama Technology
Network and the Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT), aid economic development through jobspecific training. Training services are offered in many areas to new and existing businesses throughout the
state. The county has also joined the regional economic development effort of Coastal Gateway Regional
Economic Development Alliance, a partnership of nearby Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh and Monroe Counties,
and also plays an active role in the six-county Southwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance and the
South Alabama Aviation Advantage.
Monroe County is home to an assortment of industrial companies. In addition to the already established
industrial base in the county, Monroe County has proven to be an attractive site for relocation.
Retirees are drawn into the Monroeville community due to its affable environment, recreational opportunities
and a wide range of outstanding senior services. Many original natives of the area come back to their
hometown for retirement, while others new to the area are just finding out why Monroeville and its
surrounding communities are perfect for their lifestyle.
Local institutions, such as the Monroeville Area YMCA and the 18-hole Vanity Fair Golf and Tennis Club,
are teeming with recreational activities for seniors. Area houses of worship provide a number of great
programs as well, and many of the county’s municipalities house their own senior centers complete with
social diversions and the Meals for the Elderly lunch program.
For those looking for educational enrichment, Alabama Southern Community College offers an array of adult
education and personal interest courses.
Monroe County is filled with opportunities for volunteer work through a host of local civic clubs including
Kiwanis, Rotary, Civitan, The American Red Cross, Professional and Business Women, Belles Lettres, Three
Arts and Centurettes and Daughters of the American Revolution.
Retirees hoping to join a retirement community without the hassles of keeping up a home are satisfied with
the area’s senior housing opportunities. Cedar Chase and The Meadows of Monroeville are excellent choices
for senior and assisted-living options, while apartment complexes provide rentals for the area’s mature adults.
Additionally, skilled nursing options are provided through Englewood and Monroe Manor Nursing Homes.
Striving to provide its patient base with the highest quality in medical care for over 48 years, Monroe County
Hospital (MCH) has continued to develop its facility, services and programs in order to meet the growing
needs of its community. The hospital established itself in Monroeville in 1962 and has since expanded into a
94-bed, full-service medical center that has undergone a number of infrastructure improvements over the years
– most recently in 2000. MCH is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations, is a member of the Alabama Hospital Association and is fully-licensed by the State of
Alabama. Additionally, the hospital is authorized to utilize the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
On-staff physicians represent a scope of medical specialties, ensuring that patients receive the best care
possible. A number of services are provided through MCH, which include progressive home care, cancer care,
laboratory services, inpatient and outpatient surgery, cardiopulmonary, radiology, physical therapy and 24hour emergency care – to name a few. What’s more, MCH offers a wealth of educational opportunities for
community members, including an excellent Diabetes Education program recognized by the American
Diabetes Association.
The Monroe County Health Department is a further option for medical care, affording residents a multitude of
services such as cancer detection, family planning, HIV/AIDS and STD, immunizations, nutrition, home
health and tuberculosis and hypertension care.
Monroe County’s healthcare community is continuously evolving, which is evidenced through the
establishment of new, state-of-the art facilities. The Southwest Alabama Community Cancer Center was
instituted in July of 2004. Part of the Gulf Coast Cancer Center’s growing network, SACCC provides cancer
patients with a wide variety of routine and specialized approaches to comprehensive cancer care. In addition
to this modern amenity is the HealthActions facility, located across from the MCH campus. This physical
therapy establishment specializes in the rehabilitation of everything from back and neck pain, joint and muscle
pain, headaches and sports injuries to postsurgical rehabilitation, spinal cord injuries and burns and open
wounds. The resource is also equipped with a modern Wellness Center.
Monroe County residents are fortunate to experience strong leadership in the local government, offering topnotch services and programs designed for the betterment of the community at-large. The county is overseen by
an elected five-member county commission. In addition to this governing body, Monroe County has five
incorporated municipalities governed by individual mayors and councils. These incorporated municipalities
include Beatrice, Excel, Frisco City, Monroeville and Vredenburgh. Monroeville, Monroe County’s largest
incorporated municipality, stands as the county seat.
In addition, Monroe County is well-represented in state and federal government. For a complete list of city,
county, state and federal officials, please visit the Chamber of Commerce website, or call the Chamber office.
Fast Facts About Monroe County, AL
Population
Monroeville — 6,519
Monroe County — 23,068
30-mile Radius — 62,134 (2012 Projection)
Source: Census 2010
Land Area
Monroeville — 13.05 square miles
Monroe County — 1,025.85 square miles
Source: 2000 Census
Climate
January’s average low — 36.4 degrees F
July’s average high — 90.7 degrees F
Average annual rainfall — 60.78 inches
Elevation — 413 feet above sea level
Income
Median Family Income (Monroe County) — $44,900*
Per Capita Income — $27,628**
Sources: *HUD Office of Economic Affairs, 2010 Projection and **U.S. Department of Commerce, 2008
Estimate
Estimated Median House Value 2009
Monroeville — $106,667
Alabama — $119,600
Source: Wikipedia
Sales Tax Rates
Monroeville — 2.5%
Monroe County — 2.5%
State of Alabama — 4.0%
Distances from Major Cities
Mobile, AL — 85 miles
Birmingham, AL — 162 miles
New Orleans, LA — 231 miles
Atlanta, GA — 261 miles
Nearest Commercial Airports
Mobile & Montgomery, AL
Pensaloca, FL
Additional information is available at www.monroecountyal.com
Religion has been a significant aspect of Monroe County’s vitality — a place where a multitude of houses of
worship, representing a variety of faiths, are sprinkled across the map. In addition to regular services, the
majority of the area’s houses of worship offer congregations a mid-week family service that more often than
not, includes an informal dinner. The county’s places of faith are evidence of the area’s deep history, with a
number representing some of Monroe County’s oldest and most impressively preserved structures.
Ambassador Baptist Church
Amity Missionary Baptist Church
Antioch Baptist Church
A.O.H Church of Christ
Annunciation Catholic Church
Beatrice Baptist Church
Beatrice Community Church
Belleville Baptist Church
Bethany Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist Church #2
Bethlehem Baptist Church Association
Bright Morning Star
Call to Life Apostolic Church
Coleman Assembly of God
Central Church of Christ
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Community Chapel Holiness Church
Christian Tabernacle
Church of the Nazarene of Excel
Church of the Nazarene of Monroeville
Eastwood Baptist Church
Endtime Harvest Christian Ministries
Enon Baptist Church
Eureka Baptist Church
Excel Assembly of God Church
Excel Baptist Church
Excel United Methodist Church
Evangelistic Pentecostal Church
First United Pentecostal Church
First Assembly of God Church
First Baptist Church of Frisco City
First Baptist Church of Goodway
First Baptist Church of Monroeville
First Baptist Church of Uriah
First United Methodist Church of Monroeville
Faith Temple Church of God & Christ
Frisco City United Methodist Church
Goodway Assembly of God
Good Hope Baptist Church
Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall
Lilly Baptist Church
Limestone Baptist Church
Limestone Faulk AME Zion Church
Little River Baptist Church
Mars Hill Baptist Church
Mexia AOH Church of Christ
Mexia Baptist Church
Mineola Baptist Church
Morning Star Baptist Church
Mount Olive Baptist Church
Mt. Peters Baptist Church
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Mt. Rose Baptist Church
Mt. Triumph Baptist Church
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Monroeville Church of Christ
Monroeville Presbyterian Church
National Outreach Center
New Birth Pentecostal Inc.
New Centennial Baptist Church #2
New Chapel Baptist Church
New Hope Christian Center
New Liberty AME Church
New Life Baptist Church
New Purchase CME
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Old Salem Baptist Church
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
Pentecostal Temple Church
Pleasant Hill Baptist
Saint John Episcopal
Savannah Baptist Church
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
Southside Baptist Church
Sylvester Baptist Church
Tabernacle Baptist Church
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Building Materials
Business
Communications/Broadcasting
Economic Development
Education
Electric
Financial
Funeral Homes
Government
Health
Industry
Lodging
Miscellaneous
Museum
Newspapers/Magazines/Publications
Office Supply
Organizations
Pest Control
Plumbing/Heating/AC
Real Estate
Restaurants
Retail/Shopping
Senior Services
Transportation
Travel
Utilities
Worship
Building Materials
Harrigan Lumber Company, Inc.
J. Patrick Harrigan
1033 Hornady Dr.
Monroeville, AL
36461
251-575-4821
Fax: 251-575-7271
info@harriganlumber.com
www.harriganlumber.com
Building Materials
Deas Building Supply
Richard H. Dees
P.O. Box 69
1015 South AL Ave.
Monroeville, AL
36461
251-575-2811
Fax: 251-575-2236
deasl@frontiernet.net
Business
Georgia-Pacific / GP Cellulose - Alabama River Cellulose LLC
Peggy Jaye
P.O. Box 100
2373 Lena Landegger Hwy.
Perdue Hill, AL
36470
251-743-8293
peggy.jaye@gapac.com
www.gpcellulose.com
Business
Alabama Technology Network
Brad James or Sandy
P.O. Box 2000
30755 Highway 43
Thomasville, AL
36784
334-637-3225
Fax: 334-637-0005
bjames@atn.org
www.atn.org
Communications/Broadcasting
WMFC 99.3 FM
David Stewart
P.O. Box 645
Monroeville, AL
36461
251-575-3281
Fax: 251-575-3280
wmfc@frontiernet.net
Economic Development
Monroeville/Monroe County Economic Development Authority
Glen C. Haab
15 North Mount Pleasant Ave.
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-743-1332
ghaab@mmceda.com
www.mmceda.com
Education
Alabama Southern
Stephanie Etheredge
P.O. Box 2000
2800 S. Alabama Ave.
Monroeville, AL
36461
251-575-3156
Fax: 251-575-4073
dreed@ascc.edu
www.ascc.edu
Electric
Southern Pine Electric Cooperative
Melanie Harrison
2134 South Blvd.
Brewton, AL
36427
251-847-3415
Fax: 251-867-3925
mharrison@southernpine.org
www.southernpine.org
Financial
BankTrust
Rhonda L. Chandler
60 Hines St.
Monroeville, AL
36461
251-575-3132
Fax: 251-575-3135
Rhonda.Chandler@banktrustonline.com
www.banktrustonline.com
Financial
Peoples Exchange Bank of Monroe County
Rachael Smith
2813 Hwy. 21 Bypass
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-4555
Fax: 251-575-2948
rachaelsmith@pebmc.com
www.pebmc.com
Financial
Peoples Exchange Bank
Rachael Smith
2813 Hwy. 21 Bypass
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-4555
Fax: 251-575-2948
rachaelsmith@pebmc.com
www.pebmc.com
Financial
First National Bank and Trust
Rene Godwin
P.O. Box 27
Atmore, AL
36504
251-368-0405
Fax: 251-368-0436
rene@fnbandt.com
www.fnbandt.com
Financial
Regions
Anna Bender
P.O. Bx 2527
Mobile, AL
36652
251-694-1595
Fax: 251-690-1223
anna.bender@regions.com
www.regions.com
Financial
Superior Bank
Katherine Bowden
780 South Alabama Ave.
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-2200
Fax: 251-743-2141
katherine.bowden@superiorbank.com
www.superiorbank.com
Financial
United Bank
Phyllis Bell
1588 South Alabama Ave.
Monroeville, AL
36461
251-743-3161
Fax: 251-743-3165
pbell@ubankal.com
www.unitedbank.com
Financial
Richard McRary, AAMS - Edward Jones
Richard McRary
65 Pineville Rd., Suite 3
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-2505
richard.mcrary@edwardjones.com
www.edwardjones.com
Funeral Homes
Johnson Funeral Home
Scotty White
P.O. Box 825
1911 South Al Ave.
Monroeville, AL
36461
251-575-3227
Fax: 251-575-3224
johfun@frontiernet.net
www.johnsonfh.org
Government
City of Monroeville
Toni L. Makelvey
P.O. Box 147
125 E. Claiborne St.
Monroeville, AL
36461
251-575-2081
Fax: 251-743-3547
mvillech@frontiernet.net
www.cityofmonroeville.com
Government
Monroe County Commission
Judge Greg Norris
P.O. Box 665
Courthouse Square 65 N. AL Ave.
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-743-4107
Fax: 251-575-7934
gregnorris@frontiernet.net
Health
Englewood Health Care Center
Keith Baggett
2046 South Alabama Ave.
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-3285
kbaggett@crownemanagement.com
www.crownemanagement.com
Health
Monroe County Hospital
Kimberley Sheffield
P.O. Box 886
Monroeville, AL
36461
251-743-7477
Fax: 251-753-7410
ksheffield@mchcare.com
www.mchcare.com
Industry
Gate Precast Company
Jane Martin
2440 S. Alabama
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-2803
Fax: 251-575-9174
jmartin@gateprecast.com
www.gateprecast.com
Lodging
Budget Inn
Mahesh Daya
484 South Alabama Ave.
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-3101
Fax: 251-575-3101
Lodging
Americas Best Value Inn
Roger Leva
50 Hwy 21 South
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-743-3154
Fax: 251-575-7876
roger334@hotmail.com
www.americasbestvalueinn.com - www.hiexpress.com
Miscellaneous
Alabama Power Company
Whitney Massey
600 Luckie Drive, Ste. 150
Birmingham, AL
35223
205-877-9772
Fax: 205-877-9734
whitney.massey@Luckie.com
www.alabamapower.com
Museum
Monroe County Heritage Museum
Nathan Carter
31 N. Alabama Ave.
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-7433
Fax: 251-575-2513
mchm@frontiernet.net
www.tokillamockingbird.com
Newspapers/Magazines/Publications
The Monroe Journal and Print Shop
Bo Bolton
P. O. Box 826
49 Hines St.
Monroeville, AL
36461
251-575-3283
Fax: 251-575-3284
news@monroejournal.com
Office Supply
Central Supply Company
K.S. Lazenby
154 Ivey St.
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-4858
Fax: 251-575-2403
kj@central-web.com
www.central-web.com
Organizations
Monroeville Area YMCA
Ricky Powell
2197 South Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-9622
Fax: 251-575-4933
rick_ymca@frontiernet.net
www.monroevilleareaymca.org
Pest Control
Terminix
Tim O'Brien
2223 Hwy. 21 Bypass Suite B
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-743-4822
tobrien@terminix.com
www.terminix.com
Plumbing/Heating/AC
Conrad Watson Air Conditioning, Inc.
Conrad Watson
4100 County Rd. 5
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-4196
Fax: 251-575-4195
cwac@froniernet.net
www.conradwatsonac.com
Real Estate
Woodland Realty
Amelia Stacey
558 S. Alabama Ave.
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-5954
Fax: 251-575-5668
astacey@woodlandrealty.us
www.woodlandrealty.us
Real Estate
Omni Real Estate Agency
Anna Nettle and Diane Simmons
1800 South Alabama Ave.
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-3661
omni@conexuswireless.net
www.omniagency.com
Restaurants
Radley's Fountain Grille
Hank Therrell Sr.
1559 S. Alabama
Monroeville, AL
36461
251-743-2345
Fax: 251-575-4073
radleys@mchsi.com
Retail/Shopping
Walmart
Sandra Godwin
3371 So. Alabama Ave.
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-3333
Fax: 251-575-1137
dkmoody.s01493.us@wal-mart.com
www.walmart.com
Retail/Shopping
McNider's Ace Hardware
Bob McNider
1788 Highway 21 Bypass
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-4896
Fax: 251-743-3951
mcniders@frontiernet.net
Retail/Shopping
Beatrice, Alabama
Allison Steele
3 W. Claiborne St.
Monroeville, AL
36461
251-575-4021
Fax: 251-789-2120
allisonhsteele@gmail.com
www.beatricealabama.com
Retail/Shopping
Beehive Coffee and Books
Christina Nettles
11 W. Claiborne
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-4193
crissy_nettles@hotmail.com
Retail/Shopping
My Time Christian Bookstore
Sandy Smith
63 North Pleasant Ave.
Monroeville, AL
36461
251-743-2879
sandy@monroecountyal.com
Senior Services
Cedar Chase Retirement Center
Billy Jones
501 Whetstone St.
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-743-3609
Fax: 251-575-5618
billyjones@crownemanagement.com
www.crownemanagement.com
Senior Services
Monroe Manor Nursing Home
Mike Mixon
236 W. Claiborne St.
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-2645
Fax: 251-575-2647
mmixon@ballhealth.com
www.ballhealth.com
Transportation
Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway
Sheila Nettles
734 Hixson Rd.
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-8910
Fax: 251-575-2694
sheila.nettles@railamerica.com
www.railamerica.com
Travel
Monroe County Tourism Committee
Sandy Smith
P.O. Box 214
86 North AL Ave.
Monroeville, AL
36461
251-743-2879
Fax: 251-743-2189
info@monroecountyal.com
www.monroecountyal.com
Utilities
Monroeville Water Works
William Snyder
P.O. Box 674
69 W. Claiborne St.
Monroeville, AL
36461
251-575-2617
Fax: 251-575-5817
mww1@frontiernet.net
www.monroevillewaterworks.com
Utilities
South Alabama Gas
Fred Kelley
330 East Claiborne
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-595-3289
www.southalabamagas.org
Worship
First United Methodist Church
Rev. Sarah Leitnaker Shaver
324 Pineville Rd.
Monroeville, AL
36460
251-575-2790
srevshaver@gmail.com
www.fumcmonroevilleal.org
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