BIBB COUNTY

Bibb County was created by the Alabama Territorial Legislature on February 7, 1818. It was one of the first thirteen counties to be added to the seven already existing when Alabama was still a part of the Mississippi Territory. Originally, it was called Cahaba (spelled Cahawba for many years) to preserve the name given it by the Choctaw Indians, Oka Aba. On December 4, 1820, the State Legislature renamed the county in honor of the late Governor William Wyatt Bibb. As it was then constituted, it contained much of what is now the southern part of Shelby County and the western part of Chilton County. Bibb County's present area is 625 square miles.  The county seat is Centreville.

 

 

The Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge is located in Bibb County. Congressman Bachus authored the legislation that created the refuge, working with then-Congressman and former Governor Bob Riley.  The Cahaba River is host to over 131 fish species, making it one of the most bilogically diverse rivers in the country, and is especially known for the beautiful Cahaba Lily.  The Cahaba Lily Festival is held each year in West Blocton.