Lawrence County seat since 1820
Barns, shops and metal roofs near Moulton and the Bankhead forest
Moulton is a small county seat with forest to the southwest, and many properties around it are rural. That shapes what people tend to build.
We have one office, in Blountsville. We do not have an office in Moulton.
A courthouse town on the edge of the national forest
Moulton was incorporated on December 17, 1819, and has been the seat of Lawrence County since 1820. The 2020 Census counted 3,398 residents, and the William B. Bankhead National Forest lies to the southwest.[2]
Land around a small county seat is often a mix of homesites, pasture and wooded acreage. Many properties like that call for a pole barn, a workshop, a hay shed or a barndominium, and your site and the county permitting office help decide the details.[2]
Moulton, by the record
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The city is named for Lieutenant Michael Moulton, who died fighting under Andrew Jackson at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814.[2]
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Governor Thomas Bibb gave the county seat to Moulton over rival Courtland because of its more central location.[2]
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The 2020 Census counted 3,398 people, and the city covers about 6 square miles.[2]
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State routes 24, 33, 36 and 157 serve Moulton, with SR 33 running as Market Street.[2]
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Moulton belongs to the Decatur Metropolitan Area and the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area.[2]
Moulton and Lawrence County building questions
General information. Every project is different, so call us about yours.
I have wooded acreage close to the national forest. Can I build a barndominium there?
Barndominiums are a common choice on rural land, and the plan depends on your property and access. Check with the county permitting office about your parcel, then call us to talk about floor plans.[2]
What does a good hay and equipment barn look like for a small farm near Moulton?
An open or enclosed pole barn can cover hay, tractors and implements, scaled to your budget. How big and how open depends on how you work your land.[2]
Can poultry growers in Lawrence County get chicken house help from RBC?
RBC designs and builds agricultural buildings including chicken houses, and our sister company Smith Poultry & Supply handles poultry equipment. Every grower's needs are different, so ask for the details.[2]
How far is the drive to see the RBC office from Moulton?
The office is at 79404 Hwy 278 in Blountsville, and the route distance is shown on this page. Calling ahead is the easiest way to plan a visit.[2]
Steel buildings for county seat and country land
Let us talk about your Moulton land
Call (205) 429-4411 to discuss a barn, shop or home in the Moulton area. We will hear what you have in mind, with no promises beyond that.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.