Andalusia, Covington County: South Alabama's Quiet Center
Covington County's seat of government is Andalusia, a city of roughly 9,060 in south-central Alabama. The town lies about halfway between Montgomery and the Florida panhandle along U.S. Highway 331, a route that carries beach traffic south every summer. That pass-through traffic supports a strip of gas stations, fast food restaurants, and a few motels, but Andalusia's economy does not depend on tourism the way the coastal towns do.
The Three Notch Museum preserves local history in a collection of relocated historic buildings. The museum takes its name from the Three Notch Road, an old trail blazed through the timber with three hatchet marks on trees to guide travelers. Andalusia also has a small but active downtown centered on the courthouse square, where a few antique shops and restaurants occupy storefronts that have been in use for decades.
Timber and agriculture remain significant in Covington County. The longleaf pine forests that once covered this part of Alabama have been extensively logged, but tree farming continues. The Open Pond recreation area and Gantt Lake to the northeast provide outdoor options for fishing and camping.
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Covington County's seat of government is Andalusia, a city of roughly 9,060 in south-central Alabama. The town lies about halfway between Montgomery and the Florida panhandle along U.S. Highway 331, a route that carries beach traffic south every summer. That pass-through traffic supports a strip of gas stations, fast food restaurants, and a few motels, but Andalusia's economy does not depend on tourism the way the coastal towns do.
The Three Notch Museum preserves local history in a collection of relocated historic buildings. The museum takes its name from the Three Notch Road, an old trail blazed through the timber with three hatchet marks on trees to guide travelers. Andalusia also has a small but active downtown centered on the courthouse square, where a few antique shops and restaurants occupy storefronts that have been in use for decades.
Timber and agriculture remain significant in Covington County. The longleaf pine forests that once covered this part of Alabama have been extensively logged, but tree farming continues. The Open Pond recreation area and Gantt Lake to the northeast provide outdoor options for fishing and camping.
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