St. Stephens Alabama Map

About St. Stephens, Alabama

St. Stephens is a locality in Washington County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 297. The population density is 13.7 people per km². St. Stephens is located at 31.5404°N, 88.0553°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36569.

St. Stephens rests in the rolling hills of Washington County, Alabama, a place where the air hangs thick with the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 58.5 miles north of Mobile, AL (from Mobile, AL: bearing 359°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west-north-west of Jackson. The landscape here is a mosaic of dense woodlands, the trees forming a deep, emerald canopy that occasionally breaks to reveal sun-drenched clearings. Creeks, their waters the color of weak tea, meander through the terrain, their banks often softened by moss and fallen leaves, feeding into the larger, more deliberate flow of the Tombigbee River. The very soil seems to hold the memory of a time before paved roads, a rich, dark loam that yields stubbornly to the plow and clings to the soles of worn boots. This venerable settlement carries the weight of a long and complex past, having once been the territorial capital of Alabama and a vital trading post before the river's course shifted and the capital moved downstream. The echoes of its strategic importance linger in the quietude, a stark contrast to its bustling origins. Today, the economy of St. Stephens is rooted in the land, with timber harvesting and agriculture forming the backbone of its livelihood. The scent of freshly cut lumber often drifts through the air, a reminder of the enduring connection to the surrounding forests. While few grand structures remain from its territorial heyday, the enduring spirit of resilience and a deep appreciation for the natural world define the character of St. Stephens.

About This St. Stephens Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of St. Stephens, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.540441, -88.055282. 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 St. Stephens and Washington County.

Detailed location data for St. Stephens includes the ZIP code (36569), telephone area code (251), county seat of Washington County (Chatom), and school district assignment (Washington 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 St. Stephens is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.