Randolph County was created by an act of the Alabama General Assembly on December 18, 1832 from former Creek Indian Territory.

Randolph County is located in the eastern-central part of the state in the Piedmont plateau.

The county is named for John Randolph, a former Virginia statesman.

Towns & Communities

The county seat was established in Wedowee in 1834-35.

Other towns of note include Roanoke, Rock Mills and Wadley.

~ Source: Ancestor Swap Meet 2003 book, June 21, 2003, Northeast Alabama Genealogical Society. Content modified for better readability.