CHILTON COUNTY
County Offices
500 Second Avenue North
Clanton 205-755-1551
www.chiltoncounty.org
Chamber of Commerce
500 Fifth Avenue North
Clanton 205-755-2400
www.chiltoncountychamber.com
Services
Although Clinton County provides a rural setting and small-town atmosphere, the services are first rate. Students receive a quality education in public and private schools from kindergarten through high school. The W. A. “Bing” LeCroy Technical Center in Clanton offers a variety of technical career programs but also serves as the Clinton County extension center for Wallace State Community College. With its main campus in Dothan, the college serves students of all ages by providing opportunities for an affordable start on a four-year degree, associate degree and certification programs, specialized training, and continuing education. Several institutions of higher education are available within a 50-mile radius of Clinton County, including Auburn University with campuses in Montgomery and Auburn, the University of Alabama with campuses in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, the University of Montevallo, Samford University, and Birmingham-Southern College.
Chilton Medical Center of the Sunlink Health System anchors the county’s network of healthcare professionals, facilities, and services, offering a 60-bed acute-care hospital close to home. The hospital provides advanced care in the patient-centered environment of a smaller community hospital, achieving a fine balance of excellence in care and personalized attention. SunLink Health Systems specializes in managing hospitals in the Southwest and Midwest, where the SunLink facility is the only hospital that serves the regional community. The system has recently been recognized among the top ten Georgia public companies, earning national awards for excellence in hospital management and performance. Chilton Medical Center in Clanton is dedicated to linking patient needs with skilled health professionals who deliver quality, efficient medical care.
Lifestyle
Friendly people, a relaxed pace of living, and the gracious legacy of Southern hospitality are the hallmarks of rural Chilton County. Widely recognized for its prolific peach production and agricultural activity, the county blends agri-business with a growing number of local and national businesses in developing industrial parks and small communities. Chilton County plays a vital role in the rapidly developing Interstate 65 corridor that offers quick and easy access to major metropolitan centers like Birmingham, Montgomery, and Selma. Residents are never far from world-class cultural attractions, fine museums and galleries, lively entertainment venues, and collegiate resources. Close to home, they can enjoy well-developed social and recreational activities from active clubs and organizations to lakefront beauty and outdoor adventures.
Families are drawn to this area for its quiet communities, friendly neighborhoods, natural beauty, and abundance of activities for youngsters of all ages. Retirees discover a serene paradise that blends serene residential areas with opportunities for boating, fishing, hunting, and camping. Lushly forested land, riverfront recreation, community parks, a local golf course, and a new YMCA ensure ample opportunities to fill leisure hours with invigorating and relaxing activities. Many professionals who commute to employment centers in more densely developed urban areas look forward to returning home in Chilton County, where the lullaby of crickets and the symphony of songbirds replace the drone of traffic. Farm-fresh produce is available in season in farmers markets and roadside stands, accentuating the healthy lifestyle associated with Chilton County. Affordable homes, an outstanding quality of life, and the tranquility of country living are sure to keep Chilton County on the list of growth communities for decades to come.
Clanton
Municipal Offices
205-755-1105
www.clanton.al.us
Chamber of Commerce
205-755-2400
www.chiltoncountychamber.com
Serving as the seat of Chilton County government, the leading community of Clanton is home to one of the county’s proudest icons: the Clayton Peach Water Tower. Artfully decorated to resemble a mammoth peach poised on a green stem, the water tower heralds the county’s position as the state’s largest peach producer. Clanton welcomes newcomers to tree-shaded neighborhoods lined with a variety of single-family homes as well as opportunities for country living and ample acreage for large animals including horses. Clanton City Park crowns the city’s recreational amenities by providing youth baseball complexes for boys and girls, regulation tennis courts, men’s league softball fields, and Jack Hayes Field. The latter not only serves as the home of the high school baseball team but hosts regional tournaments and the annual peach auction. The community also provides a swimming pool, weight room, and skill center.
Jemison, Maplesville, Thorsby
Jemison Offices
205-688-4491
www.jemisonalabama.org
Maplesville Offices
334-366-4211
www.townofmaplesville.com
Thorsby Offices
205-646-3575
https://townofthrosbya1.godaddysites.com/
Chamber of Commerce
205-755-2400
www.chiltoncountychamber.com
Three small incorporated communities dot Chilton County, each one offering a close-knit hometown environment and access to Interstate 65 for commuting convenience. Residents enjoy local shopkeepers and service providers who know their customers by name. Local parks add green space, recreational opportunities, and a gathering place for relaxation and exercise. For urban advantages and attractions, the bright lights of Birmingham and Montgomery are a reasonable drive from home. Chilton Medical Center delivers advanced healthcare within the county borders. Regional lakes and parks, historic sites, annual celebrations, and a full calendar of local activities and events add to the quality of life. Jemison and Thorsby share a location north of Clanton, bisected by US Highway 31 and the railroad. Maplesville lies west of Clanton, bisected by the railroad as well as US Highway 82 and Alabama highways 22 and 191. Home choices within these small communities tend to be older properties shade by mature trees, although the opportunity for newer construction is available in the land-rich surrounding areas.
