Louisville, AL
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- 553 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Louisville has deep roots in southeast Alabama, dating back to 1817 when Scotch-Irish settlers earned the area the nickname "Little Scotland." It briefly served as the county seat in the 1830s and later expanded with the arrival of the railroad and timber industry. Today, that history gives the small community a grounded sense of heritage among the pine woods and farmland of Barbour County.
Home to around 400 residents, Louisville offers a peaceful, small-town pace. Highway 51 connects the community to neighboring Clayton and Clio for daily errands and local schools. Outdoor recreation is close by as well. Just seven miles down the road, Blue Springs State Park is a popular destination for swimming in natural spring pools, picnicking, and relaxing in the countryside.
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