Andalusia, Alabama is the County Seat of Covington County and is situated about 85 miles south of Montgomery, 125 miles northeast of Mobile and about 80 miles west of Dothan. It has a population of 8,897. It is the largest city in the county.

 
 

LOCAL EVENTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INSTITUTIONS

Andalusia Ballet

Lower Alabama Arts Council

Lurleen B. Wallace Community College

World Championship Domino Tournament (Held in July)

Professional Cowboy Association Championship Rodeo (Held in April)

Babe Ruth League World Series (13-15 year olds) Aug. 17-24 Lurleen B. Wallace Community College

Kiwanis Covington County Fair (November)

East Three Notch Museum - (334) 222-0674

Antique shops

Local restaurants

Golf course, nature trail, tennis courts (golf clubs, rackets and balls are available at the inn)

Veterans Memorial (located behind city hall on East Three Notch Street)

 

Notable Andalusians

Seth Hammett (Alabama Speaker of the House)

Robert Horry (NBA Stand-out)

Frank Tipler (Astrophysicist and author)