It was named for Tennessee Governor W. G. Blount who sent militia under Andrew Jackson to defend the settlers in Alabama during the Creek War of 1813-1814. Known for its Covered Bridges, Blount County lies in the northeastern section of the state, and is bordered by Cullman , Marshall , Etowah , Jefferson , St. Clair , and Walker Counties. The County Seat is located in Oneonta. Other towns and communities include Allgood, Bangor, Blount Springs, Blountsville, Cleveland, County Line, Hayden, Locust Fork, Nectar, and Susan Moore. Blount County Courthouse is located at 220 2nd Ave.
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For more information, write them at P. O. Box 45 Oneonta, AL 35121 Blount County Memorial Museum, built in 1970, is located on the Courthouse Square. Genealogy research materials are available, and some publications are available for purchase. Operating hours are flexible. Oneonta Public Library has an excellent collection of genealogical materials. Birmingham Public Library's Southern History Department has many materials related to Blount County research.