Grove Hill, Alabama
Grove Hill is a town of 2,341 people in Clarke County, Alabama, founded in 1832.
Why visit Grove Hill
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Alston-Cobb House and Bush House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Grove Hill
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About Grove Hill
Grove Hill is a town in Clarke County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,818. It is the county seat of Clarke County and home of the Clarke County Museum.
From the Wikipedia article Grove Hill, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks9
Alston-Cobb House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
United States historic place
Bush House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Cobb House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Alabama, United States
Dickinson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Alabama, United States
Grove Hill Courthouse Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Grove Hill, AL, listed on the NRHP in Alabama
Jesse Pickens Pugh Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Alabama, United States
John A. Coate House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Alabama, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes2
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
198 South Jackson Street, Grove Hill
Mo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.0 mi
16455 Highway 43
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00
History
The area that is now Grove Hill was originally inhabited by Creek and Choctaw Indians. During the Creek War, settlers in the community sought protection in Fort White. The county seat of Clarke County was established at what later became Grove Hill in 1832 as the spot was most central to the rest of the county. Known variously as Smithville, then Macon, the name Grove Hill was selected around 1850 for the large grove of oak trees on the plateau. The town was officially incorporated and chartered in 1929. The 1853 yellow fever epidemic struck the town, killing many residents, almost wiping out the town.
The Grove Hill area has numerous sites on the National Register of Historic Places including the Alston-Cobb House, Bush House, John A. Coate House, Cobb House, Dickinson House, Fort Sinquefield, and the Grove Hill Courthouse Square Historic District.
From the History section of Grove Hill, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.3 mi
19730 Highway 43, Grove Hill
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Grove Hill
32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 33°F | 5.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 38°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 44°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 51°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 70°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 65°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 53°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 43°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 37°F | 6.5 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Whatley (5 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
Clarke County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-10: Hurricane Zeta (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
Monroe County Airport (MVC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.
- Fulton 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Jackson 13 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Thomasville 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Camden 35 mi northeast, about 57 min by car
- Butler 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Atmore 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Citronelle 50 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Evergreen 50 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Demopolis 55 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Bay Minette 56 mi south, 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
- Clarke County Courthouse, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- Jesse Pickens Pugh House old, Fredonia Pugh Cammack (1861-1938), Public domain
- Alston Cobb House, Altairisfar, Public domain
- Bush House, Altairisfar, Public domain
- Dickinson House, Altairisfar, Public domain
- John A. Coate House, Altairisfar, Public domain
- Cobb House, Altairisfar, Public domain
- ISS018-E-35173 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-64408 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS012-E-20968 - View of Florida, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-88046 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-18980 - View of Mississippi, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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