Montezuma, located in Covington County, Alabama, was the county’s first seat of justice. Established in the early 19th century, it was eventually abandoned due to repeated flooding. Below is detailed information about the town.
County: Covington
Zip Code: Not available
Latitude / Longitude: 31.3223923°N, 86.5249594°W
Elevation: Not available
Time Zone: Central (CST) (UTC-6)
Established: 1824
Disestablished: 1844
Comments: Originally known as Covington Courthouse, Montezuma was designated as the county seat in 1824. Due to repeated flooding of the Conecuh River, the county seat was moved to present-day Andalusia in 1844, leading to Montezuma’s abandonment.
Remains: No significant structures remain; the site is marked by a historical marker.
Current Status: The area is now part of the town of River Falls.
Remarks: A historical marker erected by the Alabama Historical Association in 2005 commemorates the site of Montezuma.
