Blount County was created by the Alabama Territorial Legislature on February 6, 1818, formed from land ceded to the federal government by the Creek Nation on August 9, 1814.

This county was named for Governor Willie Blount of Tennessee, who provided assistance to settlers in Alabama during the Creek War.

This county lies in the northeastern quadrant of the state, which is sometimes known as the mineral region of Alabama.

This county is drained by the Locust and Mulberry Forks of the Black Warrior River.

Caleb Fryley and John Jones established Bear Meat Cabin, an English translation of Wassausey (a Native American village), in 1816.

[2] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 59,134 people, 20,847 households, and 14,874 families residing in the county.

[13] School districts include:[14] Blount County is a stronghold for Republicans.

[15] Blount County is home to an abundance of outdoor activities, such as Rickwood Caverns State Park and the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River that are used by canoeists and kayakers.

As of summer 2009, all three bridges were closed due to safety concerns at the recommendation of the Alabama Department of Transportation.