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City	Monroeville
State	Alabama (AL)
County	Monroe County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	31.516223
Longitude	-87.327714
Population	5,951
Density	172.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	36460, 36461
Area Code	251
County Seat	Monroeville
School District	Monroe County School District

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About Monroeville, Alabama

Monroeville is a locality in Monroe County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,951. The population density is 172.1 people per km². Monroeville is located at 31.5162°N, 87.3277°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Monroeville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 36460, 36461.

Monroeville anchors itself firmly within a landscape characterized by deep woodlands and the quiet, persistent growth of longleaf pine. It lies 63.3 miles south-southwest of Selma, AL (from Selma, AL: bearing 196°T), and is situated 32.8 miles north-northwest of Brewton. [Navigation sentence will be inserted here.] The terrain surrounding Monroeville unfolds in subtle shifts of elevation, grounding the observer in a geography defined by its inland solitude. To the north, the elevation rises toward the distant profile of Jenny Bell Hill, which marks the horizon with a faint, hazy silhouette. Nearer to the center of the landscape, Vanity Fair Lake offers a reflective surface that mirrors the shifting intensity of the afternoon sun. A short distance away, the waters of Limestone Creek trace a slow, deliberate path through the red-clay soil, shaping the character of the surrounding woods.

Monroeville maintains a historical identity forged through the steady labor of forestry and the agricultural traditions of the surrounding plains. The local economy relies on the steady rhythm of timber production and manufacturing, industries that have long sustained the families who reside here. Sunlight filters through the canopy of bottomland hardwoods, illuminating the quiet industry of the mills and the persistent vitality of the town center. This region’s economic life remains tied to the earth, drawing sustenance from the timber that defines the local landscape. The passage of time in Monroeville is marked not by sudden changes, but by the slow, reliable cycle of planting and harvest.

Courthouse Park serves as a central point of reflection, where the weight of memory and the presence of the past remain palpable in the heavy, humid air. Monroeville holds a significant place in literary history as the childhood home of Harper Lee, whose work drew deeply from the texture of life in this specific corner of the world. The town’s cultural character is informed by these deep roots, manifesting in a reserved appreciation for storytelling and the preservation of local heritage. Residents often gather during seasonal events to acknowledge the legacy of the writers who captured the spirit of the region for a global audience. Through these traditions, Monroeville sustains a quiet connection to its own history while navigating the demands of the modern day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (National Monument) — 3.3 mi, 180° S · 1773.9M acres
Veterans Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 207° SW
Whitley Lee Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 267° W
Courthouse Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 013° N
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 3.8 mi, 329° NW
Clausell Park (Local Park) — 2.1 mi, 305° NW
Claiborne Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 11.2 mi, 284° W
Conecuh National Forest (National Forest) — 40.4 mi, 127° SE · 85k acres
Apalachicola National Forest (National Forest) — 74.9 mi, 163° S · 576k acres
De Soto National Forest (National Forest) — 75.4 mi, 266° W · 532k acres

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