Why visit Brewton
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Brewton Historic Commercial District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Brewton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brewton
Brewton is a city in and the county seat of Escambia County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, the 2020 population was 5,276. Brewton is located in south central Alabama, just north of the Florida Panhandle.
From the Wikipedia article Brewton, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Brewton Historic Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic District in Brewton, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Dogwood Hills Golf Course
Golf course · 2.7 mi
2385 Douglas Avenue, Brewton
Restaurants and cafes9
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.9 mi
1701 Douglas Avenue, Brewton
Mo-Fr 05:30-22:00; Sa 06:30-22:00; Su 05:30-22:00
Elite Fit Lab Nutrition
Fast food · Juice · 2.2 mi
2091 Douglas Avenue, Brewton
Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa 09:00-13:00; Su 12:30-16:00
Where to stay2
History
The settlement at this site was originally known as Newport; barges made runs to and from Pensacola, Florida on Murder Creek and Burnt Corn Creek, before the railroad was constructed. In May 1861, Brewton was established as a train stop by Edmund Troupe Bruton. The area's lumber began to be harvested by industrialists.
During the Civil War, rail lines were severed, and small lumber mills were damaged or destroyed. After the war, the people rebuilt the Brewton economy, began a school, and established small businesses. Into the 1870s a new European demand for lumber stimulated the founding of numerous timber and lumber operations. The Conecuh-Escambia river system became a timber artery to ports on the Gulf of Mexico.
Brewton was established as a town on February 13, 1885. The state legislature designated the town as the seat of Escambia County, Alabama.
Brewton was known in past times as "the richest little town in the South." Brewton's high per capita income was based on the profits enjoyed by a small number of "timber barons." They had come at the end of the 19th century to harvest the pine forests. With their profits, they had extraordinary homes built along Belleville and Evergreen avenues. Such families include the McMillans, Lovelace and the Millers, many of whose descendants still reside in the town.
From the History section of Brewton, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship32
Second Saint Siloam Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.7 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Escambiabrewton Career Technical Center
School · 1.2 mi
2824 Pea Ridge Rd, Brewton
Healthcare1
Map of Brewton
66 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 38°F | 6.3 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 40°F | 5.5 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 46°F | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 6.1 in |
| May | 84°F | 61°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 69°F | 7.4 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 7.5 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 71°F | 7.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 66°F | 6.3 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 55°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 44°F | 4.8 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 40°F | 6.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brewton 3 Ene (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Escambia County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-20: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Whiting Field Naval Air Station North Airport (NSE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Atmore 23 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Milton 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- Pace 34 mi south, about 55 min by car
- East Milton 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
- Gonzalez 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Andalusia 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Crestview 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Ferry Pass 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Ensley 42 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Pensacola 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
Loading what members have shared...
Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Second Saint Siloam Missonary Baptist Church Oct 2014 2, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 4.0
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.