Aigleville Ghost Town
Marengo County, Alabama32.5166, -87.8233
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 1.2 miDemopolis, AL
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec9 of 12
- Elevation
- 160 ft49 m
Aigleville, in Marengo County, Alabama, is a ghost town. It lies at about 160 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1817.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Aigleville. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Demopolis, AL, about 1.2 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Tuscaloosa, AL, 52 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Arcola4.2 mi northeast
- Erie14 mi north
- Prairie Bluff36 mi southeast
- Choctaw Corner40 mi south
- Vienna41 mi northwest
- Failetown42 mi south
- Binnsville43 mi northwest
- Cahaba44 mi east
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Demopolis L&D. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Demopolis L&D station (USC00012245), 3.3 miles away. About 56.2 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Marengo County, Alabama |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.51660, -87.82330 |
| Elevation | 160 ft (49 m) |
| Founded | 1817 |
| Census counts | 0 |
| Also known as | Aigleville, AL |
| Sources | Wikidata Q2827852 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Aigleville ghost town?
In Marengo County, Alabama, at 32.5166, -87.8233. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Demopolis, AL, about 1.2 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Tuscaloosa, AL, 52 miles away.
Can you visit Aigleville?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Aigleville?
Mild months here run September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Demopolis L&D. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Aigleville?
Yes. Arcola (4.2 mi), Erie (14 mi), Prairie Bluff (36 mi).
