Welcome to the Town of McIntosh, AL

Incorporated in 1970

McIntosh has a community population of about 300. The town was incorporated on April 7, 1970, becoming the third incorporated town in Washington County. The Town of McIntosh has a rich heritage. People of Black, White and Indian ancestry live in the area. McIntosh is served by the Southern Railroad which runs from Mobile to Birmingham to connecting lines. Highway 43 runs through McIntosh, north- south. The Tombigbee River is on the eastern boundary of McIntosh. It is a navigable waterway and provides fishing for the local sportsmen. The forest located around McIntosh, has always provided livelihood for McIntosh residents. Longleaf pine, shortleaf pine, and hardwood, such as oak, hickory, beech, ash, cedar, cypress, poplar, walnut, gum and dogwood were found to be abundant in the area with trees used for making paper and furniture. In the early 1950's two large chemical plants were constructed near the large salt dome that was a natural resource. McIntosh has two schools located on separate campuses, McIntosh Elementary School on the north end of town and McIntosh High School on the south end of town; five industrial plants; and a Rescue and Fire Department.

Holidays

January 1st Martin Luther King Day Presidents' Day Good Friday Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day Veteran's day Thanksgiving day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day