Hale County was created by the Alabama legislature on Jan. 30, 1867. It was named for Lt. Col. Stephen Fowler Hale, a Confederate officer killed at Gaines’ Mill, Virginia. Hale County is located in the west-central section of the state, and is drained by the Black Warrior River. Hale County is bordered by Tuscaloosa, Bibb, Perry, and Marengo. It encompasses 661 square miles. Greensboro is the county seat. Other towns and communities include Moundville, Havana, Wedgeworth, Cedarville, and Sledge.
Probate Office: 1001 Main Street, Greensboro, AL 36744.
Among Records Held: Births, 1881–1896, 1918–1935; Deaths, 1920–1921, 1924–1936; Marriages, 1888–1893, 1901–1908, 1916–1927; General Deed Index, 1867–1895; Direct and Reverse, 1896–1918; Deed Records, 1867–1902; Voter Lists, 1912, 1920–1939 (f), 1902–1921 (m).
Other: Estate Records and Inventory Records, 1867–1868.