County History
This year, Butler County was officially established in Alabama.
What is 1819?
This body serves as the legislative authority for the city of Greenville.
What is the City Council?
Alabama's legislative body is divided into these two chambers.
What are the House of Representatives and the Senate?
This is the document you must show at the polls when voting in Alabama.
What is a photo ID?
Greenville's iconic flower festival celebrates this official state flower.
What is the camellia?
This early fort, built during conflicts with Creek Indians, gave Butler County part of its frontier reputation.
What is Fort Dale?
This official heads the executive branch of Greenville's municipal government.
Who is the mayor?
This document defines the powers and structure of Alabama's state government.
What is the Alabama Constitution?
What is a primary election?
This historic courthouse serves as the center of county government.
What is the Butler County Courthouse?
City councils in places like Greenville are responsible for these types of local laws.
What are ordinances?
Residents of Greenville vote for these representatives, who speak for their district in Montgomery.
What are state legislators?
Butler County ballots often include these local races involving county finances.
What are school board or county commission races?
This Greenville park is frequently used for political rallies and community gatherings.
What is Confederate Park?
Greenville's city government is responsible for these essential services - one example includes police protection.
What are municipal services?
This state agency oversees elections and campaign finance.
What is the Alabama Secretary of State's Office?
You must be at least this age to vote in Alabama.
What is 18?
The Butler County seat - Greenville - got its courthouse moved here from this earlier location.
What is Fort Dale?
What is Butlerville?
This term describes Greenville's form of government where the council and mayor share authority.
What is the mayor - council system?
Alabama governors serve this length of time per term.
What is four years?
These elections, held every four years, determine leadership in both Greenville and Butler County.
Local political speeches have long been held at this old-style, small-town venue downtown.
What is the Ritz Theatre?