Myrtlewood, Alabama

Myrtlewood is a town in Marengo County, Alabama, United States.

[4] Myrtlewood is located in western Marengo County at 32°14′50″N 87°56′50″W / 32.24722°N 87.94722°W / 32.24722; -87.94722 (32.247254, -87.947141),[5] along Alabama State Route 114.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2), all land.

[1] The town sits on high ground 100 feet (30 m) above the valley of the Tombigbee River, which flows southwards 3 miles (5 km) to the west.

The racial makeup of the town was 79.14% White and 20.86% Black or African American.

Map of Alabama highlighting Marengo County