Bibb County was originally created as Cahawba County by the Alabama territorial legislature on Feb. 7, 1818. Alterations were made to the boundaries in 1818, 1819, 1820, 1821 and 1868. The county name was changed to Bibb on Dec. 4, 1820, in honor of Alabama’s first governor, William Wyatt Bibb. The county is located near the center of the state and is drained by the Cahaba River. The terrain is very hilly and there are significant mineral deposits in the northern part of the county. Bibb County encompasses 625 square miles. The county seat is located at Centreville, the site of the falls in the Cahaba River. Other towns include Blocton, West Blocton, Brent, Six Mile and Ashby.
Probate Office: 8 Courthouse Sq. West Ste. A, Centreville, AL 35042; Bibb County Heritage Association, 240 Furnace Parkway, Brierfield, AL 35035.
Among Records Held: Births, 1920–1941; Deaths, 1900–1919; Marriages, 1908–1933; Deed Record, 1824–1902*; Divorce Records, 1907–1930; Orphan’s Court, 1818–1834, 1840–1858.
*Also contains mortgages records.
Other: List of Registered Voters, 1920–1951; Poll Tax Records, 1892, 1917; Dog Registrations, 1920–1921.