Phenix City, Alabama
Phenix City is a city of 38,499 people in Lee County, Alabama, founded in February 23, 1883.
Why visit Phenix City
Townapedia lists 57 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 95 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Springer Opera House, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Brownville–Summerville Historic District and Columbus Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Phenix City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Phenix City
Phenix City is a city in Lee and Russell counties in the U.S. state of Alabama, and the county seat of Russell County with northern and western parts crossing over into neighboring Lee County. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 38,817.
From the Wikipedia article Phenix City, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Springer Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Theater in Columbus, Georgia, United States
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 2.3 mi
Theatre and performing arts center in Columbus, Georgia, United States
Columbus State University
School · 6.1 mi
Public institution of higher learning located in Columbus, Georgia, United States
Columbus Technical College
School · 4.8 mi
Technical college in Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Museums and landmarks57
Brownville–Summerville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Phenix City, Alabama, United States
Columbus Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Georgia
George O. Berry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Columbus, GA, listed on the NRHP in Muscogee County, Georgia
Kid Alley Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Phenix City, Alabama, United States
Lower Twentieth Street Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Phenix City, Alabama, United States
Smith Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Phenix City, Alabama, United States
Snow Valley Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Phenix City, Alabama, United States
Upper Twentieth Street Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Phenix City, Alabama, United States
Bibb City Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Human settlement in Muscogee County, Georgia, United States of America
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Brooks-Hughes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
House in Phenix City, Alabama
Building at 1519 3rd Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
House in Columbus, Georgia
Building at 1619 Third Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
House in Columbus, Georgia
45 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Idle Hour Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Picnic areas, playground, tennis courts, walking / running path, and nature trail with park benches.
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes95
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
2090 US 280, Phenix City
Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00
Country's Barbecue on Broad
Restaurant · Barbecue, American · 2.5 mi
1329 Broadway Avenue, Columbus
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Mix Market at the Pearl
Restaurant · 2.4 mi
Restaurant with self-service tap room
1040 Broadway
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00
Uptown Vietnam
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 2.5 mi
1250 Ste. A Broadway Avenue
Mo-Fr 10:30-15:00,17:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-18:00
Iron Bank Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
6 West 11th Street, Columbus
Mo-Th 06:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su 07:30-19:00
Js Catch Market & Grill
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
502 Martin Luther King Junior Parkway South, Phenix City
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
83 more on the map.
History
What some claim was the last battle of the American Civil War, the Battle of Columbus, took place here on April 16, 1865, in Phenix City, then known as Girard. Union General James Wilson was met with Confederate opposition as he crossed the Chattahoochee River in an attempt to destroy the military industry of Columbus, Georgia.
Phenix City was initially two towns bordering each other on the north and south. On the south side was Girard, in Russell County, and the town of Brownville, on the north side, which was entirely within Lee County. Because a community in Tuscaloosa County already claimed the name of Brownville, post office officials insisted on the name of "Lively". To compound the confusion, the nearby railroad depot was called Knight's Station. Because residents preferred Brownville, on the 1880 U.S. census, it was listed as both Brownville and Lively. It was formally incorporated by the legislature on February 23, 1883.
From the History section of Phenix City, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
AC Hotel Columbus Downtown
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
1225 Broadway Avenue, Columbus
Quality Inn Phenix City Columbus
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
600 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North, Phenix City
Churches and places of worship90
Church of the Holy Family
Church · Catholic · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
First African Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Broad Street Methodist Episcopal Church South
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 4.5 mi
2742 North Lumpkin Road, Columbus
Golden Acres Baptist Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 2.9 mi
3405 South Railroad Street, Phenix City
Mother Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
318 Seale Road, Phenix City
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries72
Phenix City - Russell County Public Library
Library · 1.7 mi
1501 17th Avenue;17Th Avenue, Phenix City
Healthcare8
Map of Phenix City
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 38°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 42°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 47°F | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 54°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 74°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 68°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 57°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 41°F | 4.8 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Columbus Metro Ap (7 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
Lee County has had 15 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)
- 2019-03-05: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2017-09-11: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Ladonia 3 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Smiths Station 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Columbus 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Piney Grove 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Antioch 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Opelika 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Valley 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Auburn 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Eufaula 38 mi south, 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
- Officer candidates read to kids at Phenix City-Russell County Library 140118-A-EM181-002, U.S. Army Photo/ Officer Candidate Erin Morris, Public domain
- Phenix City Library 140118-A-EM181-001, U.S. Army Photo/ Officer Candidate Erin Morris, Public domain
- First African Baptist Church, Columbus GA Corner view, Linames2018, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity-Episcopal, Egb145, CC BY 3.0
- Columbus Iron Works, Front Avenue between Eighth & Tenth Streets, Columbus (Muscogee County, Georgia), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Old City Cemetery, Cynthia Jennings, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2011-04-10 The Elms; Columbus, GA 001, Saverivers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shapre-Monte House Phenix City AL, Rivers A. Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1st African Baptist Church Parsonage1 Columbus GA USA, Linames2018, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SecondaryIndustrialSchoolColumbusGAFrontStraightOn, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floyd-Newsome House Phenix City AL, Rivers A. Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lion House, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brooks-Hughes House Phenix City, Rivers A. Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hilton house (in 1897), Columbus, GA, US, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Columbus Former Fire Department, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Columbus, Georgia Post Office, Shark96z ( talk ), Public domain
- Morgan-Curtis House Phenix City AL, Rivers A. Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George O. Berry House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Readers are leaders 140118-A-EM181-004, U.S. Army Photo/ Officer Candidate Erin Morris, Public domain
- Greetings from Columbus, Georgia - Large Letter Postcard (9913470394), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Iron crane in Columbus Ironworks, Supuhstar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Columbus Ironworks miscellaneous artifacts, Supuhstar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Columbus Ironworks courtyard, Supuhstar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RDECOM participates in the 2011 Maneuver Warfighting Conference (6147868768), U.S. Army RDECOM from Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA, Public domain
- Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walker-Peters Langdon House (704 Broadway), Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cool Day along the River - panoramio, Epic Chill, CC BY 3.0
- Signage at Goetchius-Wellborn House, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Goetchius-Wellborn House, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Columbus Ironworks, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sol Loeb Building, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. George - Columbus, Georgia 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. George - Columbus, Georgia 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. George - Columbus, Georgia 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. George - Columbus, Georgia 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. George - Columbus, Georgia 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. George - Columbus, Georgia 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Columbus Marriott 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Columbus Marriott 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 727 Broadway - Columbus, Georgia, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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