Houston, Alabama, is an unincorporated community and former county seat located in Winston County. Below is detailed information about the town:
County: Winston County
Zip Code: 35572
Latitude / Longitude: 34°08′28″N, 87°15′29″W
Elevation: Approximately 600 feet (183 meters)
Time Zone: Central Time Zone (UTC-6; UTC-5 during Daylight Saving Time)
Established: 1858
Disestablished: 1884 (as county seat)
Comments: Houston was established as the county seat of Winston County in 1858. It remained the administrative center until 1884, when the county seat was moved to Double Springs. The town is notable for housing the historic Houston Jail, a log structure built circa 1868, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Remains: The Houston Jail still stands and serves as a historical landmark. The area retains some structures from its period as the county seat, though many have deteriorated over time.
Current Status: Unincorporated community
Remarks: Houston’s history as a former county seat and its preservation of the historic jail provide a glimpse into Alabama’s 19th-century governance and architecture.
