About Us

Welcome to Beatrice, Alabama!

Where community comes first and quality of life matters most.

Our town’s rich heritage drives everything we do, inspiring continuous improvements that directly benefit our residents. Through strategic investments and successful grant acquisitions, we’ve enhanced essential services that make daily life better for everyone who calls Beatrice home.

What We’ve Accomplished for Our Community:

Relocated and upgraded Town Hall for improved accessibility and service delivery
Renovated Old Town Hall into a “Public Safety Facility” to accommodate Monroe County Sheriffs Department and State law enforcement.
Modernized our water system with wireless radio read meters for more reliable service
Refurbished water system towers and upgraded water lines throughout Town
Added multiple fire hydrants to increase safety in the community
Resurfaced and paved multiple streets, making travel safer and more comfortable
Secured multiple grants and funding to maximize taxpayer value

Your Local Government at Work:

Our dedicated team includes the Mayor and five Councilmembers who work alongside 4 committed employees: a town clerk, certified water operator, and two ground maintenance workers. We are supported by professional legal and accounting services to ensure responsible governance.

Everything You Need, Right Here:

Beatrice offers the convenience of small-town living with essential amenities close to home. Our community features J.F. Shields K-12 school providing quality education, three locally-owned gas stations, a country market and deli for daily needs, multiple churches serving our spiritual community, and a reliable post office.

Our Businesses and Quality of Life:

Discover thriving local businesses, exceptional amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere that make Beatrice an ideal place to live, work, and grow. From family-friendly activities to a strong sense of community, this category showcases everything that contributes to the Town’s outstanding quality of life.
• The logging industry is the backbone of the community and surrounding areas. Multiple logging companies, trucking companies and timber dealers.
• Hunting: Woodlands attract hunters from all over.
• Dollar General, restaurants, Airbnb rentals, heavy equipment dealers and salvage.
• Beatrice Historical Society: Located in the old Finklea’s store.
• Veterans Memorial Garden: Honoring those who have served and are currently serving. In early stages of fundraising and construction.

Our Commitment to You:

The Mayor, Town Clerk, and Council Members are dedicated to enhancing safety, improving infrastructure, and creating opportunities that directly benefit every citizen. We work tirelessly to ensure Beatrice remains a place where families can thrive, businesses can grow, and neighbors support one another.

Experience the difference of a community that puts residents first – experience Beatrice, AL.

History of the Town of Beatrice

Beatrice was established by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad during construction of a line between Pine Apple, Wilcox County, and Repton, Conecuh County, in 1899-1900. The town was named for the granddaughter of the general superintendent of construction on the project and was constructed on land gifted by local landowner Barbara Robbins to the railroad for a right of way. The Robbins home was later converted into a popular hotel that was in service for many years. The Robbins family also sold much of their remaining land to create the town center. Beatrice was incorporated in 1901.

The town prospered as a shipping center, with one of the main products being cotton from the surrounding farms. The first school was called the Quigley Institute after a local land speculator who had bought the bulk of the land from the Robbins family and laid it out as a town. The first bank opened in 1907. Businesses in town include a 100-year-old outdoors store. The first
bank opened in 1907.