Greensboro, Alabama
Greensboro is a city of 2,135 people in Hale County, Alabama, founded in 1823.
Why visit Greensboro
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 6 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Magnolia Grove and Elm Ridge Plantation.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Greensboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greensboro
Greensboro is a city in Hale County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Greensboro had a population of 2,218. The city is the county seat of Hale County, Alabama, which was not organized until 1867. It is part of the Tuscaloosa, Alabama metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Greensboro, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks11
Magnolia Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic home in Greensboro, Alabama
Elm Ridge Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Human settlement in Alabama, United States of America
Glencairn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Greensboro, Alabama
Greensboro Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Alabama
Magnolia Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Alabama, United States
Payne House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Hale County, Alabama, United States
Noel Ramsey French House
Monument and historic site
902 Market Street, Greensburo
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes6
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History
Greensboro was incorporated as a town in December 1823 as "Greensborough". It was named in honor of American Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene. The name was soon simplified to "Greensboro". The community was known as "Troy" prior to incorporation.
Reflecting the history of the antebellum years and a culture built on cotton plantations to produce the commodity crop, several sites on the National Register of Historic Places in or near Greensboro are connected to this past. These include Glencairn, the Greensboro Historic District, Magnolia Grove, the McGehee-Stringfellow House, Millwood, and the Payne House.
One hundred years later, African Americans in Greensboro were among those in the state continuing to work to regain their civil rights after years of second-class status under Jim Crow.
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, visited Greensboro in the course of his civil rights projects in the state. In 1968, after speaking in Greensboro, he hid from Ku Klux Klan members in what is now operated as the Safe House Black History Museum, then a private home owned by the Burroughs family, local activists and longtime family friends.
On May 27, 1973, a violent tornado struck the city, causing major damage across the area.
The southern part of the city was heavily damaged by a low-end EF2 tornado on January 12, 2023.
From the History section of Greensboro, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Greensboro
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 36°F | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 39°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 52°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 68°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 65°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 38°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greensboro Hcn (1 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
Hale County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2023-01-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2021-04-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-12-10: Hurricane Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 36 miles away.
- Demopolis 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Eutaw 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Brent 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
- Centreville 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Cottondale 35 mi north, about 57 min by car
- Tuscaloosa 37 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Northport 38 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Selma 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Aliceville 44 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- McCalla 53 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 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
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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
- Magnolia Grove Greensboro, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- Glencairn House 002, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- Hatch House, Hale County, AL, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southern facade of Magnolia Hall (Greensboro, Alabama), Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
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