Hartselle Alabama Map

About Hartselle, Alabama

Hartselle is a locality in Morgan County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 15,847. The population density is 360.7 people per km². Hartselle is located at 34.4434°N, 86.9353°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35640.

Hartselle unfolds across rolling terrain where the earth softly yields to the sky. It lies 11.6 miles south-south-east of Decatur, AL (from Decatur, AL: bearing 166°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-south-west of Priceville. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of fertile soil, crisscrossed by meandering creeks that catch the sunlight in fleeting glints. Oaks and pines stand sentinel, their branches reaching out like weathered hands, and the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp leaves after a summer rain. Evenings here settle with a quiet dignity, the sun bleeding hues of apricot and rose across the western horizon, painting the scattered farmsteads and the edges of the town in a warm, fading light. The houses, many with wide porches, seem to breathe with the land, their colors muted by time and the persistent Alabama sun. The story of Hartselle is one of agricultural roots and steady growth, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people. Once a vital stop along the railroad, it became a hub for cotton and timber, its economy shaped by the bounty of the surrounding fields and forests. Today, while industry has diversified, that connection to the land remains palpable, evident in the roadside stands that appear with the seasons, offering plump tomatoes and sweet corn. The town retains a neighborly character, a place where conversations can easily drift from the day's work to the shared history of the region, a history that whispers from the old brick buildings downtown and the quiet dignity of its well-kept neighborhoods.

About This Hartselle Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hartselle, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Hartselle and Morgan County.

Detailed location data for Hartselle includes the ZIP code (35640), telephone area code (813), county seat of Morgan County (Decatur), and school district assignment (Hartselle City 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 Hartselle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.