Glenwood Alabama Map

About Glenwood, Alabama

Glenwood is a locality in Houston County, Alabama, United States. Glenwood is located at 31.2482°N, 85.4149°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36035.

Glenwood unfolds across a landscape softened by the rolling terrain characteristic of the Wiregrass region, where longleaf pines stand sentinel over a patchwork of fields and scattered woodlands. It lies 2.3 miles north-west of Dothan, AL (from Dothan, AL: bearing 320°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-south-west of Headland. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a subtle perfume that clings to the humid afternoons. The land here breathes a quiet resilience, its gentle undulations hinting at the slow, persistent work of water and time. Even the sunlight seems to filter through the canopy with a certain diffidence, casting dappled patterns on the dusty roads and the weathered wood of the few structures that dot the horizon. The history of Glenwood is deeply entwined with the agricultural rhythms of southeastern Alabama, its economy once largely defined by the cultivation of cotton and, later, peanuts and other row crops. This enduring connection to the land is still palpable, even as the economic landscape diversifies. Evidence of this past can be seen in the steadfastness of the older farmhouses, their porches worn smooth by generations of quiet contemplation, and in the enduring presence of local businesses that have served the community for decades. Glenwood maintains a character that values neighborly exchange, a place where the pace of life allows for a shared nod or a brief conversation on the street, a subtle continuation of traditions shaped by the land and its people.

About This Glenwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glenwood, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.24823, -85.414934. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Glenwood and Houston County.

Detailed location data for Glenwood includes the ZIP code (36303), telephone area code (334, 251), county seat of Houston County (Dothan), and school district assignment (Crenshaw County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Glenwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.