Townhomes for Sale in Brewton, AL

The South Alabama city of Brewton has long been a center of lumber milling, but has grown into offers access to a vibrant community with good schools, outdoor attractions and events. The lumber industry is still strong in Brewton, but the area has diversified its economy with health care and manufacturing. The community also holds annual events, including the Alabama Blueberry Festival, and has multiple parks for residents to enjoy. “It’s just a good little town, not your typical red clay road town. There’s not another one like it,” says Sandy English, the broker/owner of English Realty and a Brewton resident. The lumber industry is a major employer in Brewton, with Georgia Pacific maintaining a large mill on the city's southern edge. The T.R. Miller Mill has been in operation for over 150 years. The community’s access to the railroad and abundant forests made Brewton a significant trading and lumber milling center, earning the moniker of the “richest little town in the South.” English says some smells emerge from the mills, but they are far enough away not to affect residents. Other manufacturers include Brewton Iron Works and Grede, a ductile casting producer. DW McMillan