Louisville Alabama Map

About Louisville, Alabama

Louisville is a locality in Barbour County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 518. The population density is 87.8 people per km². Louisville is located at 31.7835°N, 85.5558°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36048.

Louisville, a quiet heart in Barbour County, Alabama, unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and fertile bottomlands, characteristic of the Wiregrass region. It lies 36.9 miles north-north-east of Enterprise, AL (from Enterprise, AL: bearing 29°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-west of Clayton. The air here, especially after a warm rain, carries the rich, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a subtle perfume that clings to the gentle slopes. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of mature oaks and hickories that line the country roads, falls in broad, golden swathes, illuminating patches of wild azaleas and the occasional flash of a cardinal's wing. The terrain, not dramatically steep but possessing a comforting undulation, suggests a land meant for slow cultivation and enduring presence. The history of Louisville is intrinsically tied to the agricultural pulse of southeastern Alabama. For generations, cotton and timber were the bedrock of its economy, and while the landscape still bears the marks of these endeavors, the focus has diversified. Local businesses, often family-run, provide essential services to the surrounding farms and residents, fostering a sense of interconnectedness. The pace of life in Louisville is unhurried, a deliberate counterpoint to the clamor of larger cities, where neighborly waves and friendly conversations are still commonplace. The nearby Pea River, though not a major artery, contributes to the verdant character of the area, its slow-moving waters reflecting the deep, unchanging blue of the Alabama sky.

About This Louisville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Louisville, 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 Louisville and Barbour County.

Detailed location data for Louisville includes the ZIP code (36048), telephone area code (561), county seat of Barbour County (Clayton), and school district assignment (Barbour 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 Louisville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.