Barbour County, Alabama

Barbour County, Alabama is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of James Barbour, who was Governor of Virginia. As of 2000 the population was 29,038. Its county seat is Clayton.

History
Barbour County was created on December 18, 1832 from former Creek Indian territory and a portion of Pike County. Its borders were altered in 1866 and 1868. The Election Riot of 1874 occurred near Comer.

Major Highways

 * US 82.svg U.S. Highway 82
 * US 431.svg U.S. Highway 431
 * Alabama 10.svg State Route 10
 * Alabama 30.svg State Route 30
 * Alabama 51.svg State Route 51

Adjacent counties

 * Russell County, Alabama - northeast
 * Quitman County, Georgia - east
 * Stewart County, Georgia - east
 * Clay County, Georgia - southeast
 * Henry County, Alabama - south
 * Dale County, Alabama - south
 * Pike County, Alabama - west
 * Bullock County, Alabama - northwest

National protected area

 * Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge

Cities and towns

 * Bakerhill
 * Blue Springs
 * Clayton
 * Clio
 * Eufaula
 * Elamville
 * Louisville