Black, AL
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- 229 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Located in Alabama's rural Wiregrass region near the Florida border, Black is a quiet Geneva County town with deep agricultural roots. Named after settler George W. Black in the late 1800s, the community originally grew around the local timber trade and the nearby railroad. Today, it remains a peaceful country community surrounded by pine forests, family farms, and open roads.
Daily life here is centered on open space and quiet Southern living. Local students attend Geneva County schools in nearby communities like Hartford and Geneva, which is also where residents head for groceries, dining, and healthcare. For newcomers looking for wide-open land, low-key surroundings, and friendly neighbors, Black offers a relaxed small-town base just minutes from the state line.
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