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Alabama County
Conecuh County, Alabama
Conecuh National Forest's longleaf pine restoration and the sausage that bears the county's name - from the Conecuh National Forest (the 83,000-acre national forest covering much of Conecuh County - one of the Southeast's most significant longleaf pine ecosystem restoration efforts, where the iconic longleaf-wiregrass savanna that once covered 90 million acres of the coastal plain is being painstakingly restored, along with the gopher tortoises, red-cockaded woodpeckers, and Bachman's sparrows that depend on it) to the Conecuh Sausage legacy (the Conecuh Sausage Company in Evergreen - whose hickory-smoked pork sausage has become one of Alabama's most beloved food brands, named for the county and river that define the region).
County SeatEvergreen
Population11,597
Founded1818
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Office: Conecuh County Emergency Management Agency
Address: 111 Court Square, Evergreen, AL 36401
Phone: (251) 578-2010
Alert System: AL Alert statewide; CodeRed
Shelter Info: Contact EMA for shelter locations
FEMA Region: Region 4
Notes: South-central Alabama rural county; tornado corridor; Conecuh River flood risk; one of Alabama’s most economically distressed counties; I-65 corridor creates traffic accident response demand
Roads & Utilities
ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
County Road Dept: Conecuh County Highway Department
Phone: (251) 578-2010
Public Transit: Very limited; I-65 corridor provides some intercity bus connections through Evergreen
Road Conditions: ALDOT – algotraffic.com
Notes: I-65 passes through Evergreen; otherwise very rural; personal vehicle virtually required
Business & Permits
BUILDING & PERMITS
Office: Conecuh County Commission
Address: 111 Court Square, Evergreen, AL 36401
Phone: (251) 578-2010
Services: Basic permits for unincorporated areas
Notes: City of Evergreen has separate permitting; rural county with minimal development
Veterans Services
VETERANS SERVICES
Office: Conecuh County Veterans Service Office
Address: 111 Court Square, Evergreen, AL 36401
Phone: (251) 578-2010
VA Medical: Gulf Coast VA – Biloxi | (228) 523-5000; also Mobile VA Clinic
Services: Benefits claims, VA healthcare enrollment
Notes: Remote location; VA access is challenging; county VSO is critical resource
Libraries
LIBRARIES
System: Evergreen-Conecuh County Public Library
Address: 201 Park Dr, Evergreen, AL 36401
Phone: (251) 578-2670
Services: Books, public computers, Wi-Fi, Alabama Digital Library
Notes: Small rural library; critical resource for area residents
Parks & Recreation
PARKS & RECREATION
Key Assets: Conecuh National Forest – Alabama’s only national forest; significant outdoor recreation (hiking, hunting, camping, fishing, Open Pond Recreation Area); Conecuh River (canoeing, fishing)
Notes: Conecuh National Forest is the county’s defining natural asset; Longleaf pine ecosystem restoration; Open Pond is a popular swimming and camping destination; hunting (deer, turkey, quail) is major cultural activity
GIS & Maps
GIS & MAPS
GIS Portal: Limited; Alabama state GIS – alabamamaps.ua.edu
Notes: Very rural county; basic GIS through state resources
Animal Services
ANIMAL SERVICES
Shelter: Conecuh County Animal Control
Phone: (251) 578-2010 (County Commission)
Services: Basic animal control
Notes: Minimal shelter resources; rural county
Environmental & Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL / WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste: Conecuh County Solid Waste – (251) 578-2010
Recycling: Very limited
Environmental: Conecuh National Forest stewardship; Conecuh River watershed; ADEM – adem.alabama.gov
Notes: Conecuh National Forest dominates environmental management; longleaf pine restoration is a major conservation effort; limited industrial environmental impact
About Conecuh County
Conecuh County is south Alabama’s longleaf pine restoration county and home of the sausage that bears its name – the Conecuh National Forest’s ecological recovery work and Conecuh Sausage’s beloved hickory-smoked product give this small county two distinctive claims to regional fame.
Evergreen (the county seat, population ~3,500) is home to the Conecuh Sausage Company – the hickory-smoked pork sausage shipped across the country has made the county’s name known far beyond its borders. The national forest provides outdoor recreation and ecological heritage.
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Conecuh County Revenue Commissioner at 111 Court Street, Suite 5, Evergreen, AL 36401, phone 251-578-7019. AL residential assessed at 10% of market value.
DHR / SNAP / Medicaid: — (not confirmed in this pass)
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Courts & Legal
Conecuh County Probate Court at 111 Court Street, Evergreen, AL 36401, phone 251-578-2095, handles probate.
Senior Services
Senior Centers: Listed in county directory — contact via Commission (251) 578-2095
Senior Transportation: —
Meal Programs: —
Marriage & Vital Records
Marriage licenses, divorce records, and birth & death certificates are handled by the following office(s):
PROBATE JUDGE (Deeds, Marriage Licenses, Estates)
111 Court St., Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2095
CIRCUIT CLERK (Court Records)
111 Court St., Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2095
Genealogy
County-level record sources
Conecuh County Probate Court (marriage licenses, will and estate files, land deeds – see Probate section above; note the repeated 19th-century courthouse fires above)
Local societies
No dedicated Conecuh County genealogical or historical society was confirmed in available directories. Conecuh falls under Alabama Genealogical Society District 8 (with Baldwin, Clarke, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, and Washington counties).
Probate & Estate
Losing someone and having to deal with courts and paperwork at the same time is hard. This section won’t make that easier, but it should tell you what to expect, what it costs, and where to go – so at least you’re not walking in blind.
Where to go
Conecuh County Probate Office 111 Court Street, Room 104, Evergreen, AL 36401 Mailing address: P.O. Box 149, Evergreen, AL 36401 (251) 578-1221 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (call ahead to confirm, especially around lunch)
Step 1: figure out which path applies
This is the fork in the road that determines everything else – how long it takes, what it costs, and whether you need an attorney.
Small/Summary Distribution – for estates made up of personal property only (no real estate) worth up to roughly $47,000 (the threshold is CPI-adjusted annually; it rose from about $36,000 to ~$47,000 under the Revised Alabama Small Estates Act, effective October 1, 2025). No personal representative is appointed, and there’s no months-long court oversight – just a single verified petition.
Formal Probate – required if the estate includes real property, exceeds the small-estate threshold, or there’s a dispute among heirs. This appoints a personal representative (an executor if there’s a will, an administrator if there isn’t) with legal authority to act for the estate.
If the estate qualifies for summary distribution
Wait at least 30 days after the death before filing – filings submitted earlier will be rejected.
The surviving spouse (if there is one) is the only person who can file; if there’s no surviving spouse, any rightful heir can.
File a verified petition with the Conecuh County Probate Court listing the decedent’s assets, debts, and heirs, plus the will if one exists.
Notice must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county; no distribution can happen until 30 days after publication.
The petitioner must separately notify the Alabama Medicaid Agency by certified mail (Medicaid has 30 days to respond with any claim against the estate – this step is required in every case, not just where Medicaid was involved).
Once both 30-day windows close and the judge approves, the court issues an order you can present to banks or other institutions to claim and distribute the property.
Simple, uncontested cases can wrap up in weeks to a few months. Anything with disputed debts or unclear heirs takes longer.
If formal probate is required
Gather what you’ll need before your first visit: the original will (if any), several certified copies of the death certificate, a list of assets and debts, and names/addresses of all heirs and beneficiaries.
File a Petition for Letters Testamentary (with a will) or Petition for Letters of Administration (without one). Filing fee is a flat $45, plus $3/page for wills over 5 pages, and covers three certified copies of the letters.
Creditor notice must be published once a week for three successive weeks in a Conecuh County newspaper of general circulation.
If uncontested with waivers filed, a hearing may not be required; otherwise the judge holds one and, if approved, issues the Letters.
The personal representative then has 2 months to file a full inventory of estate assets, and creditors have 6 months from the grant of letters (or 5 months from first publication, whichever is later) to submit claims.
After debts and taxes are settled, the representative files a final accounting; once approved, assets are distributed and the estate is formally closed.
Alabama requires an estate to stay open a minimum of 6 months, whether or not there’s a will.
A will must be filed for probate within 5 years of the date of death, or it loses effect.
What it costs
Court filing: $45 flat (plus the per-page will fee noted above).
Personal representative compensation: capped by law at 2.5% of the estate’s value received plus 2.5% of disbursements (extra allowed for genuinely extraordinary work).
Attorney fees: not fixed by statute – negotiated between the family and the attorney. Alabama doesn’t require an attorney for probate, but most formal (non-small-estate) cases benefit from one, especially if there’s a dispute or the estate includes real property.
Note: Conecuh’s courthouse burned four times (1868, 1875, 1885, and 1895), so genealogy and older probate records here are thinner than in most Alabama counties – worth mentioning if a person’s search of local records comes up short and points them toward the state archives sooner.
Probate filings, estate administration, and guardianship matters are handled by the following office(s):
PROBATE JUDGE (Deeds, Marriage Licenses, Estates)
111 Court St., Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2095
Public Safety & Arrests
Arrest records, inmate search, and law enforcement services are handled by the following office(s):
SHERIFF
114 Court St., Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2553
Elections & Voting
Voter registration, polling locations, and elections information are handled by the following office(s):
BOARD OF REGISTRARS (Voter Registration)
111 Court St., Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2095
Health & Human Services
Offices & Contacts
Health services, social services, and assistance programs are handled by the following office(s):
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
301 Belleville Ave., Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-1227
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM
Health Dept
Conecuh County Health Dept
DHR / SNAP / Medicaid
dhr.alabama.gov 211
WIC
Up to 185% FPL — call Health Dept
Public Health Information
PUBLIC HEALTH
Office: Conecuh County Health Department
Address: 424 Belleville Ave, Evergreen, AL 36401
Phone: (251) 578-1427
Website: alabamapublichealth.gov/conecuh
Services: Immunizations, WIC, family planning, STI testing, environmental health, vital records
Notes: One of Alabama’s most underserved rural counties for healthcare; health department is primary access point for many residents; significant health disparities
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County Facts
County Seat: Evergreen
Population: 11,597
Area: 853 sq mi
Established: 1818
Tier: 3
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