79404 Hwy 278, Blountsville, AL

Service Areas (205) 429-4411

The Grove on Brindley Mountain

Steel buildings for Union Grove, a very small mountaintop community

Union Grove is among the smallest towns we serve, with just 67 people in the 2020 Census.  It sits on a flat mountaintop and is close to Arab and Guntersville Dam.

We have one office, in Blountsville.  We do not have an office in Union Grove.

A tiny town on a flat summit

Union Grove is in western Marshall County, about 7 miles northeast of Arab and 5 miles southwest of Guntersville Dam.  It sits at about 1,027 feet on the relatively flat summit of Brindley Mountain, and the nickname is The Grove.[2]

Flat ground at the top of a mountain gives rural owners room for a house, a shop and outbuildings.  For a place like this, a pole barn, a garage or a barndominium are common ideas.  What suits you depends on your acreage and your budget.[2]

Union Grove in brief

  • Union Grove had 67 residents in 2020, down from 77 in 2010.[2]

  • The name comes from the Civil War, when Union troops camped there for some time after passing through Parches Cove.[2]

  • Electric service comes through Arab Electric Cooperative using Tennessee Valley Authority power.[2]

  • An EF2 tornado damaged the primary school on January 11, 2020, and students moved to Guntersville High School.[2]

  • The town covers 0.57 square miles and is part of the Huntsville-Decatur area.[2]

A metal barn with open sides and a white roof
A finished RBC building
A white metal building with a covered side porch
A green metal building with a timber-framed front porch

Questions from a small mountain community

General information.  Every project is different, so call us about yours.

Is a pole barn practical for a few acres on top of a mountain?

A pole barn can be a simple and affordable cover for tools, vehicles and animals.  Wind exposure on a ridge is a good topic to discuss with our engineering professionals.[2]

Pole barns

How do I plan a building when severe weather has hit nearby?

A tornado hit the local school in 2020, so many owners think carefully about design.  We can talk through what a steel building can offer, and you should check with the county office on requirements.[2]

About RBC

Can I build a barndominium on rural land with no city services?

People often do, but water, power and septic need to be planned.  Ask the county about requirements before you commit to a design.[2]

Residential metal buildings

Which color metal roof would look right in the trees?

Our color visualizer lets you test roof and trim colors on screen.  It is a good way to talk with family before choosing.[2]

Color visualizer

Call about your Union Grove land

Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a building for your Union Grove property.  We will start with your plans, no promises.

Sources

Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.

  1. OpenStreetMap contributors: road routing (OSRM) from 79404 Hwy 278, Blountsville
  2. Wikipedia: Union Grove, Alabama