Rutledge Alabama Map

About Rutledge, Alabama

Rutledge is a locality in Crenshaw County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 230. The population density is 14.7 people per km². Rutledge is located at 31.7304°N, 86.3097°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36049.

Rutledge rests in the gentle, rolling terrain of Crenshaw County, where the land slopes softly towards the Conecuh River. It lies 39.2 miles north-west of Enterprise, AL (from Enterprise, AL: bearing 317°T), and is situated 2.9 miles west-north-west of Luverne. Here, the air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a summer shower, and the sunlight, filtered through the dense canopy of oaks and hickories, paints the forest floor with shifting patterns of gold. The landscape is a quiet mosaic of cultivated fields and wilder woodlands, a place where the slow turning of the seasons dictates the rhythm of life, and the horizon is a gentle curve of verdant hills. The roads, often bordered by tall, whispering grasses, lead past weathered farmhouses and clusters of trees that seem to have stood sentinel for generations. The history of Rutledge is tied to the fertile soil that has long sustained its people. Originally settled as a crossroads for agricultural endeavors, the area has seen its share of cotton fields and timber operations, the echoes of which can still be felt in the quiet hum of local businesses. The economy today is largely driven by agriculture, with many families continuing the traditions of their forebears, cultivating crops that thrive in this Alabama soil. The Conecuh River, a vital artery for the region, has historically played a role in transportation and sustenance, and its presence continues to shape the character of Rutledge, offering a quiet beauty that draws the eye and soothes the spirit.

About This Rutledge Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Rutledge, 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 Rutledge and Crenshaw County.

Detailed location data for Rutledge includes the ZIP code (36071), telephone area code (561), county seat of Crenshaw County (Luverne), 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 Rutledge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.