Moulton, Alabama
Moulton is a city of 3,401 people in Lawrence County, Alabama, founded in December 17, 1819.
Why visit Moulton
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ice House and Moulton Courthouse Square Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Moulton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Moulton
Moulton is a city in Lawrence County, Alabama, and is included in the Decatur Metropolitan Area, as well as the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. Although it incorporated in 1819, along with its rival of Courtland, to compete for the honor of county seat, it did not first appear on the U.S. Census rolls until 1900. As of the 2020 census, Moulton had a population of 3,398. The city has been the county seat of Lawrence County since 1820.
From the Wikipedia article Moulton, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks3
Ice House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Moulton, Alabama
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Moulton Courthouse Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Moulton, AL, listed on the NRHP in Alabama
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes15
Western Sirloin Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.7 mi
11383 AL-157, Moulton
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
11157 AL 157, MOULTON
Mo-Fr 05:30-22:00; Sa 07:30-22:00; Su 05:30-22:00
Jack's
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
11370 University of North Alabama Highway, Moulton
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 06:00-22:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi
12438 Alabama Highway 157, Moulton
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr 06:00-24:00; Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
3 more on the map.
History
By the time Alabama became a state in 1819, an inn had been erected at the site of what is now Moulton to serve migrants along the various early paths that passed through the area. Shortly after Alabama achieved statehood, both Moulton and Courtland (to the north) incorporated and competed for the county seat of Lawrence County. Governor Thomas Bibb awarded the seat to Moulton as the most centrally located of the two within the county. The city is named for Lieutenant Michael Moulton, a soldier killed while fighting under General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814.
From the History section of Moulton, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Moulton
42 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 30°F | 5.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 33°F | 5.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 5.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 49°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 57°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 61°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 38°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 33°F | 6.4 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Moulton 2 (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
Lawrence County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-09-11: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
- 2016-01-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Decatur 18 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Hartselle 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Falkville 23 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Russellville 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Haleyville 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Muscle Shoals 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Athens 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Florence 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Madison 33 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Huntsville 37 mi east, about 1 h 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
- Lawrence County Courthouse, Courthouse Square bounded by Main Street, Lawrence Street, Market Street & Court Street, Moulton (Lawrence County, Alabama), W. N. Manning, Photographer, Public domain
- Old AL24 East - AL157 Signs - Moulton (27814832548), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- AL24 East - AL33 Signs - Moulton (26815728767), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ICE HOUSE, LAWRENCE COUNTY, AL, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lawrence County Courthouse in Moulton, Alabama, Rudi Weikard, CC BY-SA 3.0
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