Can a metal roof go on a building in a historic district?
It depends on local guidelines, so ask the city before you choose a roof. We can talk through panel styles and colors once you know the rules.[2]
Railroad town with a historic Main Street
Steel buildings for Hartselle and its historic downtown
Hartselle began with the railroad and still has a historic main street. RBC Buildings serves it from Blountsville along the Interstate 65 corridor.
We have one office, in Blountsville. We do not have an office in Hartselle.
A town the railroad built
Hartselle was founded in 1869 when the South and North Alabama Railroad arrived, and it is named for railroad owner George Hartsell. A fire in 1916 destroyed most of the oldest buildings, and the Downtown Commercial Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 22, 1999.[2]
A town with a historic core and highway frontage often has older storefronts that need roof or siding work, and newer lots that need commercial buildings. Metal roofing and siding can be used on existing buildings, and steel suits new shops and storage. Check historic district requirements with the city first.[2]
Hartselle owners ask about
General information. Every project is different, so call us about yours.
Is Interstate 65 frontage a good place for a steel commercial building?
Highway frontage is a common place for shops, offices and service buildings. Access, parking and zoning shape what fits.[2]
Can I build a barndominium inside the city?
It depends on zoning and lot size, so ask the city of Hartselle. Land just outside town may allow more freedom.[2]
Can I preview siding colors for a storefront?
Use the RBC color visualizer to try combinations of panels and trim. It makes it easier to talk with partners or neighbors.[2]
Hartselle at a glance
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Hartselle had 15,455 residents in the 2020 Census, making it the second largest city in Morgan County.[2]
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The post office opened in 1873 and the city was incorporated on March 1, 1875.[2]
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The city covers 16.73 square miles along Interstate 65, about 13 miles south of Decatur, with Huntsville 34 miles to the northeast.[2]
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Hartselle goes by the nickname The City of Southern Hospitality.[2]
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Morgan County permits alcohol sales only in Decatur, Hartselle and Priceville.[3]
Talk Hartselle plans with RBC
Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a building or roof in Hartselle. We will go through your goals, no promises.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.