Failetown, Alabama, is a ghost town located in Clarke County with a rich history dating back to the early 19th century. Below is detailed information about the town:
County: Clarke County
Zip Code: Not available
Latitude / Longitude: 31°55′42″N, 88°0′58″W
Elevation: Approximately 140 feet (43 meters)
Time Zone: Central Time Zone (UTC-6; UTC-5 during Daylight Saving Time)
Established: 1850s
Disestablished: Date not specified
Comments: Failetown was settled in the 1850s by Lewis Faile and his children—Richmond, Terrell, and Morgan—who moved west from South Carolina. The town is also notable for the Bashi Skirmish of the Creek War, fought on October 4, 1813, within its vicinity.
A Clarke County historical marker on Woods Bluff Road between Alabama 69 and Cassidy Hill marks this location. Failetown is a ghost town in Clarke County, Alabama. Lewis Faile (aka Louis Fails) and his children, Richmond, Terrell, and Morgan Faile settled in Failetown in the 1850s when they moved west from South Carolina.
Remains: Today, Failetown is abandoned. The Faile Cemetery, post office, and homes in various states of decay are all that remain.
Current Status: Abandoned; classified as a ghost town
Remarks: Failetown’s history is closely tied to early settler movements and conflicts during the Creek War. Its remnants offer a glimpse into the past and the challenges early communities face in Alabama.
