History
of the Town
of Woodville, Alabama
Woodville is the oldest town in Jackson County. Jackson County was created by an act of the legislature meeting in Huntsville on December 13, 1819, making Jackson County one day older than the State of Alabama itself. Henry Derrick settled in Old Woodville around 1815.
Woodville was incorporated in 1890, with Dr. D.H. Little as mayor. The incorporation was killed by an act of legislature in 1897, but again in 1912 Woodville incorporated with James W. Woodall as mayor. Since that time Woodville has had 17 different mayors. Today Woodville's local government consists of a mayor and five council persons.
The residential area of Woodville is expanding and more industry is being sought for the area. The proximity to Huntsville and Scottsboro is a plus for growth, not only in industry, but also in tourism. The 2000 Census lists the population of Woodville at 761 residents.
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