Brownville, Alabama, also known by various names such as Brownsville, Hog Eye, Red Valley, and Sulphur Springs, is a ghost town formerly located in Tuscaloosa County. Below is detailed information about the town:
County: Tuscaloosa County
Zip Code: Not available
Latitude / Longitude: 33°23′33″N, 87°45′12″W
Elevation: 259 feet (79 meters)
Time Zone: Central Time Zone (UTC-6; UTC-5 during Daylight Saving Time)
Established: Early 20th century
Disestablished: Mid-20th century
Comments: The community was originally called Sulphur Springs, named for the nearby mineral springs. It was later known as Hog Eye due to its small size, then Red Valley because most houses in the community were painted red. Finally, it became known as Brownville in honor of W. P. Brown. In addition to the Brown Lumber Company, the Brown Wood Preserving Company was also located in Brownville. A post office operated under the name Brownville from 1926 to 1966, and Brownville Rural Station from 1966 to 1972.
Remains: The area is now overgrown, with no significant structures remaining.
Current Status: Abandoned; classified as a ghost town
Remarks: Brownville’s decline is attributed to the closure of its primary industries and the subsequent departure of its residents.
