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Alabama County
Pike County, Alabama
Troy University and John Lewis's birthplace - from Troy University (enrollment ~18,000, one of Alabama's largest universities with campuses across the state and internationally - Troy's business, education, and criminal justice programs and its strong athletics program make it the dominant institution in south-central Alabama) to John Lewis's Pike County birthplace (the late Congressman John Lewis - one of the most revered figures in American civil rights history, a Freedom Rider, march leader at Bloody Sunday, and 33-year congressman - was born on a Pike County farm near Troy in 1940, and his humble origins in this Alabama Wiregrass county add profound meaning to his extraordinary life of service).
County SeatTroy
Population33,009
Founded1821
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Notes: Southeast Alabama county; Troy is county seat and home to Troy University; tornado corridor; Conecuh and Pea rivers within county; university population creates unique mass notification and emergency planning needs
Roads & Utilities
ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
County Road Dept: Pike County Highway Department
Phone: (334) 566-0988
Public Transit: Troy University provides some campus transit; limited county demand-response; US-231 is main intercity corridor
Road Conditions: ALDOT – algotraffic.com
Notes: US-231 connects Troy to Montgomery (north) and Dothan (south); Troy University (flagship campus) is the county’s largest institution; limited local transit beyond campus
Business & Permits
BUILDING & PERMITS
Office: Pike County Building Department
Address: 120 W Church St, Troy, AL 36081
Phone: (334) 566-0988
Services: Building permits for unincorporated areas
Notes: City of Troy has separate permitting; Brundidge, Goshen have separate permits; Troy University construction active; some growth along US-231 corridor
Veterans Services
VETERANS SERVICES
Office: Pike County Veterans Service Office
Address: 120 W Church St, Troy, AL 36081
Phone: (334) 566-0988
VA Medical: Central Alabama Veterans HCS – Montgomery | (334) 272-4670; Dothan VA Clinic
Services: Benefits claims, VA healthcare enrollment
Notes: Midway between Montgomery and Dothan VA facilities; Troy University veterans programs also active
Libraries
LIBRARIES
System: Pike County-Troy Public Library
Address: 1 Library Lane, Troy, AL 36081
Phone: (334) 566-1314
Branches: Brundidge Branch
Services: Books, public computers, Wi-Fi, Alabama Digital Library, children’s programs; Troy University library supplements community access
Notes: Public library works in coordination with Troy University library to serve community; university presence elevates library resources available to county residents
Parks & Recreation
PARKS & RECREATION
Key Assets: Troy University campus and athletics (Division I – Sun Belt Conference); Pike County Lake; Conecuh River access; Lurleen B. Wallace Governor Memorial Park (nearby); hunting on private lands
Notes: Troy University is the dominant community institution; Trojan athletics (football, basketball) drive significant community activity; Conecuh River provides recreational fishing; rural county with limited developed recreation outside of Troy
GIS & Maps
GIS & MAPS
GIS Portal: Limited; Alabama state GIS – alabamamaps.ua.edu
Notes: Small-medium rural county; basic GIS through state resources; Troy University geography department may have supplemental resources
Animal Services
ANIMAL SERVICES
Shelter: Pike County Animal Control / Troy Animal Control
Notes: Pike County Humane Society active in Troy area; university community supports active rescue efforts
Environmental & Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL / WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste: Pike County Solid Waste – (334) 566-0988
Recycling: Limited options in Troy area
Environmental: Pea River and Conecuh River watersheds; agricultural runoff; ADEM – adem.alabama.gov
Notes: Agricultural county (peanuts, poultry); Pea River water quality monitoring important; limited industrial environmental concerns; Troy University environmental science programs contribute to local environmental awareness
About Pike County
Pike County is south-central Alabama’s Troy University and John Lewis birthplace county – the late civil rights hero who helped lead the Selma march and served 33 years in Congress was born on a Pike County farm, and Troy University is south Alabama’s dominant higher education institution.
Troy (the county seat, population ~19,000) is defined by Troy University – the institution’s size relative to the city makes it one of Alabama’s most university-centric communities. The John Lewis Museum documents the congressman’s extraordinary life from Pike County farm to civil rights legend.
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Pike County Revenue Commissioner at 120 W. Church Street, Suite 300, Troy, AL 36081, phone 334-566-1792. AL residential assessed at 10% of market value.
Search Pike County public records for Troy and Pike County residents.
Courts & Legal
Pike County Probate Court at 120 W. Church Street, Troy, AL 36081, phone 334-566-1246, handles probate.
Senior Services
Senior Services: —
Transportation: —
Marriage & Vital Records
Marriage licenses, divorce records, and birth & death certificates are handled by the following office(s):
PROBATE JUDGE (Deeds, Marriage Licenses, Estates)
120 W. Church St., Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1246
CIRCUIT CLERK (Court Records)
120 W. Church St., Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-4351
Genealogy
County-level record sources
Pike County Probate Court (marriage licenses, will and estate files, land deeds – see Probate section above)
Local societies
No dedicated Pike County genealogical or historical society was confirmed in available directories. Pike falls under Alabama Genealogical Society District 9 (with Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Geneva, Henry, and Houston 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
Pike County Probate Office 120 West Church Street, Troy, AL 36081 (334) 566-1246 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 Pike 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 Pike 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.
Probate filings, estate administration, and guardianship matters are handled by the following office(s):
PROBATE JUDGE (Deeds, Marriage Licenses, Estates)
120 W. Church St., Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1246
Public Safety & Arrests
Arrest records, inmate search, and law enforcement services are handled by the following office(s):
SHERIFF
801 E. Walnut St., Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-4182
Elections & Voting
Voter registration, polling locations, and elections information are handled by the following office(s):
BOARD OF REGISTRARS (Voter Registration)
120 W. Church St., Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1246
Health & Human Services
Offices & Contacts
Health services, social services, and assistance programs are handled by the following office(s):
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
1228 U.S. Hwy. 231 N., Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-2860
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM
Health Dept
Pike County Health Dept
DHR / SNAP / Medicaid
dhr.alabama.gov 211
WIC
Up to 185% FPL — call Health Dept
Public Health Information
PUBLIC HEALTH
Office: Pike County Health Department
Address: 504 E Commerce St, Troy, AL 36081
Phone: (334) 566-1544
Website: alabamapublichealth.gov/pike
Services: Immunizations, WIC, family planning, STI testing, environmental health, vital records
Notes: Troy Regional Medical Center provides hospital services; Troy University School of Health & Human Performance supplements local health resources; moderate-sized county with university population influx
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