Wilsonville, AL
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- 424 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Wilsonville is a quiet, scenic town tucked away in southeastern Shelby County, right along the Coosa River and the upper reaches of Lay Lake. Settled in the 1800s and named after early resident Elisha Wilson, the community grew around an early stagecoach line and Shelby County's very first railroad depot. Today, Highway 25 serves as Main Street, giving residents an easy drive southwest into Columbiana or northeast toward Harpersville and Highway 280.
Life here revolves largely around the water and the area's relaxed, rural pace. With Lay Lake practically in the backyard, weekends are often spent boating, fishing for bass, and enjoying the shoreline parks. Families appreciate having Wilsonville Elementary right in town as part of the respected Shelby County school system, with older students attending schools in nearby Columbiana. It offers an easygoing, tight-knit atmosphere for anyone looking for peaceful lake-country living.
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