Why visit Hobson City
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lyric Theatre, AmStar Stadium Cinema 12, Anniston Inn Kitchen and Anniston Manufacturing Company.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Hobson City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hobson City
Hobson City is a town in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 759. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area. Hobson City became Alabama's first self-governed all-black municipality in 1899 and continues to have an African American majority.
From the Wikipedia article Hobson City, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Lyric Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Theatre building in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, US
Museums and landmarks23
Anniston Inn Kitchen
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
United States historic place
Anniston Manufacturing Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic site in Anniston, Alabama, USA
Bagley–Cater Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic building in Anniston, Alabama, USA
Bank of Anniston
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Bank building in Anniston, Alabama
Caldwell Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Commercial building in Anniston, Alabama
Calhoun County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Courthouse in Anniston, Alabama
Coldwater Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Bridge in Oxford, Alabama
Crowan Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
House in Anniston, Alabama
Davis C. Cooper House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Alabama, United States
Dudley Snow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
House in Oxford, Alabama, United States
East Anniston Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Anniston, Alabama
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Glen Addie Volunteer Hose Company Fire Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Fire station in Anniston, Alabama
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes29
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
612 Hamric Drive East, Oxford
Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00
Red Lobster
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.1 mi
515 Quintard Drive, Oxford
Su-Th 11:00-21:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
17 more on the map.
History
The town of Hobson City, originally known as Mooree Quarters, is a historic Black community near Oxford, Alabama. Established shortly after the Civil War, the settlement was named after Silas Moore, a formerly enslaved man who became a prominent landowner and community leader. By 1868, he and other Black residents had acquired land in the area, building homes, churches, and schools despite systemic racism and economic hardship.
Despite paying taxes, Black residents in and around Oxford were denied equal services—particularly education. Those in Mooree Quarters contributed $1,200 annually in school taxes to Oxford yet were barred from sending their children to white schools, while no adequate Black schools were provided.
In the late 1870s, Oxford's white leaders, including Mayor John J. Dungan and Calhoun County officials, began a campaign to forcibly relocate Black citizens out of Oxford proper into segregated areas like Mooree Quarters. This was part of a broader redlining effort to restrict Black land ownership and political influence.
From the History section of Hobson City, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship18
Grace Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Parker Memorial Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Saint Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
First Baptist Church of Oxford
Church · Southern Baptist · 0.7 mi
95 East Oak Street, Oxford
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Healthcare2
Map of Hobson City
113 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 34°F | 4.8 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 37°F | 5.1 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 44°F | 5.4 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 50°F | 4.4 in |
| May | 82°F | 60°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 64°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 52°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 41°F | 4.5 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 37°F | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Anniston Metro Ap (2 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
Calhoun County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 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)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Oxford 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Anniston 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Saks 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Alexandria 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Jacksonville 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Heflin 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Talladega 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Glencoe 23 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Pell City 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Rainbow City 25 mi northwest, about 41 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
- Union Depot and Freight House Anniston April 2014 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Caldwell Building April 2014, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lyric Theatre Anniston Nov 2017 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dudley Snow House, 704 Snow Street, Oxford (Calhoun County, Alabama), W. N. Manning, Photographer, Public domain
- Temple Beth-El Anniston April 2014 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parker Memorial Baptist Church April 2014 2, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- U.S. Post Office Anniston April 2014 2, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calhoun County, Alabama Courthouse, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ColdwaterCB, User:Mld74, Public domain
- Mount Zion Baptist Church Anniston April 2014, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Anniston April 2014 3, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kilby House April 2014 2, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bank of Anniston April 2014 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 612-600 E. 11th St Anniston April 2014, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crowan Cottage April 2014 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Anniston April 2014 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anniston Inn Kitchen April 2014 2, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grace Episcopal Church Anniston April 2014 2, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glen Addie Volunteer Hose Company Fire Hall, Mthunter58, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anniston Manufacturing Company Cotton Mill - Anniston, AL 1887, Henry Wellge of Henry Wellge & Co., published by Beck & Pauli Lith. Co., Public domain
- Hillside Cemetery Anniston April 2014 3, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bagley-Cater Building April 2014 2, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McKleroy-Wilson-Kirby House April 2014 2, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Davis C. Cooper House April 2014 3, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sears - Quintard Mall, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Quintard Mall - 7720648748, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Martins Label Scar - Quintard Mall, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Quintard Mall - 7720689486, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Quintard Mall, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Quintard Mall - 7720685376, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Quintard Mall - 7720653576, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Quintard Mall - 7720695670, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Quintard Mall - 7720693200, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Radio Shack - Quintard Mall, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oxford High School (Alabama), Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Goodys - Quintard Mall, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- JCPenney - Quintard Mall, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- JCPenney - Quintard Mall - 7720661148, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Firestone - Quintard Mall, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Quintard Mall - 7720697750, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
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