Cool Lookout Mountain valley
Historic Valley Head and the buildings around it
Valley Head is a small, historic town in the Lookout Mountain region, known as one of the coolest places in Alabama.
We have one office, in Blountsville. We do not have an office in Valley Head.
A cool valley with an old house to match
Valley Head sits at about 1,063 feet and incorporated in 1922, though it also appeared as incorporated in the 1890 Census. Wikipedia calls it the coolest place in the state, with a typical winter running about 18 degrees cooler than coastal Alabama and about 56 freezing mornings.[2]
Winston Place, a house first built as a two-story I-house after attorney William O. Winston moved to DeKalb County in 1838, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Older properties like it often need careful roofing and repair. If you are planning a project, ask what suits an older setting.[3]
Valley Head facts
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The 2020 Census counted 577 residents in Valley Head.[2]
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The town covers 3.78 square miles at about 1,063 feet and incorporated in 1922.[2]
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Valley Head is described as the coolest place in Alabama, with winter temperatures about 18 degrees cooler than on the Gulf Coast.[2]
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Winston Place was built by William O. Winston after 1838 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.[3]
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Folk artist Howard Finster is among the town's notable residents.[2]
Valley Head questions
General information. Every project is different, so call us about yours.
Does cold winter weather matter when choosing a metal roof?
Metal roofing and siding are used in many climates. Your project details matter, so talk through insulation and roof design with a builder. RBC can go over what is available.[2]
Can a steel building be insulated for a cooler mountain valley?
Is a pole barn a fit near an older historic property?
A pole barn can serve as a shop or storage building at a respectful distance from an older home. Appearance matters, so look at colors with the color visualizer.[3]
Should I check with anyone before building in a historic area?
It is a good general step to check with the town or county building office. They can tell you whether anything applies to your parcel.[3]
Where steel fits in Valley Head
Plan a Valley Head building
Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a barn, roof or home in Valley Head. We will go over options without promises.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.