Gilbertown is a town in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States.

[3] According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.77 square miles (2.0 km2), all land.

Local events include the Choctaw County Heritage Festival, which takes place usually between May 30 and June 3.

Drilling started January 10, 1944, and struck in chalk of the Selma Group approximately one month later at a depth of 2,580 feet (790 m).

[8] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.